24/25 He came in the back way, through the stable. William told me about it." Mrs.De Peyster's voice became composed, severe. "I shall see what he has to say for himself." Majestically, somewhat ominously, she turned and began to mount the stairs, followed by Olivetta and Matilda. But as she passed the library's closed door, she heard Miss Gardner's voice and a second voice--and the second voice was the voice of a man. She caught a few fragments of phrases. |