I told her of the promise you had been compelled to give the secretary, Forjas, and I was even at pains to justify you to her when she was indignant with you for that.

It would perhaps be better," he concluded, "if you were to send for Una." "It's what I intend," said Sir Terence in a voice that made a threat of the statement.

He strode stiffly across the room and pulled open the door.

There was no need to go farther.

Lady O'Moy, white and tearful, was discovered on the threshold.