Confine her and put a strong guard over her." In giving the order Hamilton jerked his thumb contemptuously toward Alice, and at the same time gave Beverley a look of supreme defiance and hatred.

When Helm began to speak he turned fiercely upon him and stopped him with: "None of your advice, sir.

I have had all I want of it.

Keep your place or I'll make you." Then to Beverley: "Retire, sir.

When I wish to see you I'll send for you.