The man who did the deed was Thorn." "Thorn!" echoed Barbara, lifting her head.

"Who is Thorn ?" "I don't know who.

I wish I did; I wish I could unearth him.

He was a friend of Afy's." Barbara threw back her neck with a haughty gesture.

"Richard!" "What ?" "You forget yourself when you mention that name to me." "Well," returned Richard.