Hugh was sober and morose; Veath was preoccupied and unnatural; Grace was restless and uneasy.

Lady Huntingford, who came in while they were eating, observed this condition almost immediately, and smiled knowingly, yet sadly.

Later Hugh Ridgeway drew her to a secluded corner and exploded his bomb.

Her cool little head readily devised a plan which met his approval, and he hurried off to warn Grace before it was too late.

Lady Huntingford advised him to tell Veath nothing of the elopement, allowing him to believe as he had all along, but suggested a radical change in their future plans.