Diana sat down again, white and tremulous, the moment of energy, of resistance, gone.

In a wavering voice she began to explain that she had, in fact, been inquiring into her affairs, that the money was not actually at her disposal, that to provide it would require an arrangement with her bankers, and the depositing of some securities; but that, before long, it should be available.
Fanny drew a long breath.

She had not expected the surrender.

Her eyes sparkled, and she began to stammer thanks.
"Don't!" said Diana, putting out a hand.

"If I owe it you--and I take it on your word--the money shall be paid--that's all.