There's the future to be considered." "Yes," she said, and she waited.
"I have asked your father to come over to-night after dinner," said Chayne.
And into their private sitting-room Garratt Skinner entered at eight o'clock that evening.

It was the first time that Sylvia had seen him since she had learned the whole truth, and she found the occasion one of trial.

But Garratt Skinner carried it off.
There was nothing of the penitent in his manner, but on the other hand he no longer affected the manner of a pained and loving parent.

He greeted her from the door, and congratulated her quietly and simply upon her marriage.

Then he turned to Chayne.
"You wished to speak to me?
I am at your service." "Yes," replied Chayne.