Lady Barbara--" he paused, the words were strangling him, "has been arrested--for stealing--and is now in the Tombs prison." Father Cruse laid his hand on O'Day's shoulder.

"No, my friend, she is not in the Tombs.

I took her to St.Barnabas's Home and put her in charge of the Sisters." Felix straightened his back.

"You have saved her from it." "Yes, two hours ago.

And she can stay there until the matter is settled, or just as long as you wish it." His hand was still on O'Day's shoulder, his mind intent on the drawn features, seamed with the furrows the last few hours had ploughed.