"I wonder why you jilted her!" Sir Kersley made a slight movement, so slight that it seemed almost involuntary.

"That, my child," he said quietly, "is a very old story." She laughed her gay, winning laugh.

"Oh, of course! I expect you have jilted dozens since then.

It's the way of the world, isn't it ?" He looked into the exquisite face, still faintly smiling.

"It's not my way," he said.
There fell a sudden silence, and Olga sent an appealing glance towards Max.