But George's look was troubled and his hand shook.
"He made good," he said, and added, when they had drunk and Farnam refilled the glasses: "Here's to the man who helped you prove it; the man who did my job!" Mrs.Farnam studied Agatha and noted the softness of her look.

Then she took the girl away and some time afterwards, when they were talking in her room, remarked: "There's an obvious end to your romance, my dear.

I suppose you're going to marry Thirlwell ?" Agatha blushed, but gave her a steady glance.

"He has not asked me." Mrs.Farnam pondered this and then made a sign of understanding.

"I think I see; the man is white, although perhaps he's foolishly proud.