He merely said, as if entirely convinced by O'Day's denial: "Oh, well, we will let that go, perhaps you know best"; and then added, his voice softening, "and now one word more, before we go into the details of our search, so that no complications may arise in the future.

You, of course, are hunting for Lady Barbara to reinstate her as your wife if--" O'Day sprang from his chair and stood over the priest.

The suggestion had come as a blow.
"I will take her back!" The priest looked up in astonishment.

"Yes, is it not so ?" The answer came between closed teeth.

"I did not expect that of you, Father Cruse, I thought you were bigger--MUCH bigger.