His tone grew gentler.
"You are very young, Miss Esther.

But since I must speak more plainly, I was referring to that mad escapade of a week ago.

Don't misunderstand me, the blame undoubtedly rests upon the man who was thoughtless enough, selfish enough, to put you in such a position." "Whatever do you mean ?" Esther was torn between anger and a desire to laugh.

But seeing the earnestness in his face, anger predominated.

"Can you possibly be referring to the breakdown of Dr.Callandar's motor ?" she asked coldly.
"I refer to the whole unfortunate adventure.