She thought she knew.
"The remainder may be told in a sentence," he said.

"Of what avail were my frenzied statements against the definite proofs adduced by Lord Ventnor and his unfortunate ally?
Even her husband believed her and became my bitter foe.

Poor woman! I have it in my heart to pity her.
Well, that is all.

I am here!" "Can a man be ruined so easily ?" murmured the girl, her exquisite tact leading her to avoid any direct expression of sympathy.
"It seems so.

But I have had my reward.