I understand all now.

He left the House of Commons with her--and you knew, oh, you knew! All the world knows--every one knew but me." She threw up her hands.
"But I've left him--I've left him, for ever." Now the Duchess had her in her arms, and almost forcibly drew her to a sofa.

"Darling, my darling," she said, "you must not give way.

It is not so bad as you think.

You must let me help to make you understand." Hylda laughed hysterically.