I understand neither why Ray desired to get rid of my son, nor why my son obeyed his ridiculous request." "Colonel Ray will doubtless have some further explanation to offer you, sir," I said.
"He had better," the Duke answered grimly.

"I shall wire him to come here at once.

With your permission, Mr.Ducaine, I will sit down for a moment.

This affair has shaken me." Indeed, as the excitement passed away, I could see that he was looking ill and worn.

Lady Angela made him take the easy chair, and he accepted a liqueur glass full of brandy which I poured out.