"You did nothing, my dear chap, absolutely nothing, to bring the accident about! Put that idea, once and for all, out of your mind." "I would," said Varick painfully, "I would, but that I'm afraid--in fact, I feel sure--that she thinks I pushed her in.

She turned the most awful look on me, Panton, as she fell over the edge.

I shall never forget it." "That look had nothing to do with you," said the doctor decidedly.

"It was simply the terrified look of a human being on the brink of a frightful death." "You're a good friend," muttered Varick, getting up.

"I'll leave you to dress now." "Wait a moment!" exclaimed Panton; "there's one thing about Miss Bubbles' accident which does trouble me, I admit.