She hesitated, and tried to release herself.

Julian pointed to the group at the sofa, and to the servants looking on.

"You have made an enemy of every one in this room," he said, "and you have not a friend in London.

Do you wish to make an enemy of _me ?_ Her head drooped; she made no reply; she waited, dumbly obedient to the firmer will than her own.

Julian ordered the servants crowding together in the doorway to withdraw.