But the inner agitation rose to the surface in a momentary trembling of her lips.
Slight as it was, that sign of self-betrayal did not escape Mrs.Wagner's keen observation.

She made a cautious reply.

"On the contrary," she said, "from what Jack has told me, the conclusion is plain that you have really done him a service.

You have succeeded in curing that delusion you spoke of--and I applaud your good sense in refusing to trust him with the medicine." Madame Fontaine made a low curtsey.

"I shall remember those kind words, among the happy events of my life," she said, with her best grace.
"Permit me to take your hand." She pressed Mrs.Wagner's hand gratefully--and made an exit which was a triumph of art.