She turned abruptly away.

In a sense she was disappointed.

After all, he was an easy victim! "Elise," she called out, "my cloak." Her maid came hurrying from the next room.

Elizabeth turned towards her, holding out her shoulders.

She nodded to Tavernake.
"You know the way down, Mr.Tavernake?
I shall see you again soon, sha'n't I?
Good-night!" She scarcely glanced at him as she sent him away, yet Tavernake walked on air..