The Radical papers are already taking it up." There was a sound of steps in the passage outside.

A policeman opened the door, and Aldous Raeburn entered.

His quick look ran over the two figures standing beside the table.
"I had some difficulty in finding a cab," he explained, "and we had to get some brandy; but she came round, and we got her off.

I sent one of our men with her.

The carriage is here." He spoke--to Marcella--with some formality.