They expect me to hide, and drop out of the game.
Never--so help me Heaven! I'll play it so they'll forget this!" He rolled and lighted a cigarette, and went again to the chateau.

Dinner was ready--had been ready for some time.

He sat down, and presently Andree came.

There was a look in her face that he could not understand.
They ate their dinner quietly, not mentioning the events of the afternoon.
Presently a telegram was brought to him.

It read: "Come.