Elizabeth, too, was silent for a moment.

Then she said with steady emphasis: 'Of course there can only be one end to this.

I can't possibly stay here.' 'Oh, very well, go!' cried Pamela.

'Go, and tell father that I've made you.

But if you do, neither you nor he will see me again for a good while.' 'What do you mean ?' 'What I say.