The Princess' speech, drawn out, and very slowly spoken, of deliberate intent, had achieved its purpose.

The first terror had passed away from all of them.
"I will ring the bell," Cecil said, "and find out who these trespassers are, wandering about my grounds at this hour of the night.

Or shall we all go out and look for them ourselves ?" "As you will," Forrest answered.

"Personally, I should think that Miss Jeanne has overheard some gossip amongst the servants, and misunderstood it.

However, this sort of thing is just as well put a stop to." A sudden peal rang through the house.