She went to his chambers, determined never to return to her husband, prepared to sacrifice--I give you her words, not mine--to sacrifice herself, her name, and for his sake.

But when she showed him the _Meteor_ her suspicions were aroused by his manner, and she forced the truth out of him.' Fielding gave a short, contemptuous laugh.

'Forced the truth out of him! She actually told you that ?' 'And what's more, she believes it.

Oh the waste, the waste of a man like that upon a doll like her.

I suppose there's nothing to be done ?' 'Nothing; if he won't defend himself, our defence won't carry any weight,' he went on, with a change of tone.