She did not even say good-bye to Hunt or the Duchess, or even glance at them; but went out silently, her drawn, staring look on Larry alone.
Barney backed after them, his automatic still held in readiness.

"I'm letting you down damned easy, Brainard," he said, hate glittering in his eyes.

"But there's some who won't be so nice!" With that he closed the door.

Until that moment both Hunt and the Duchess had said nothing.

Now the Duchess spoke up: "I'm glad they've taken Maggie away, Larry.