"Accept my apologies, Margaret, and you, Miss Layton.

I will call in the morning.

Mr.
Brett, if you still hold to your offer, I will await you at the lodge, or any other place you care to name." With blazing eyes, and mouth firmly set, he endeavoured to reach the open window.

Brett barred his way.
"Sit down, man," he said sternly.

"Why are you such a fool as to resist the kindness offered to you?
I tried to make matters easy for you.