He paused with his fingers on the handle, and looking back over his shoulder he said: "Have I made myself quite clear ?" Etta was still looking out of the window with hard, angry eyes.

She took no notice of the question.
De Chauxville turned the handle.
"Again let me impress upon you the advisability of implicit obedience," he said, with delicate insolence.

"I mentioned the Charity League; but that is not my strongest claim upon your attention.

I have another interesting little detail of your life, which I will reserve until another time." He closed the door behind him, leaving Etta white-lipped..