Dominey shook hands gravely with his host and nodded to Bertram.

The servant whom the Duchess had summoned stood holding the curtains on one side.
"I shall hope to see you again shortly, Duke," Dominey said, as he completed his leave-taking.

"There is a little matter of business to be adjusted between us.

You will probably hear from Mr.Mangan in a day or two." The Duke gazed after the retreating figure of this very amazing visitor.
When the curtains had fallen he turned to his wife.
"A little matter of business," he repeated.

"I hope you have explained to Everard, my dear, that although, of course, we are very glad to see him back again, it is absolutely hopeless for him to look to me for any financial assistance at the present moment." Caroline smiled.
"Everard was alluding to the money he already owes you," she explained.
"He intends to repay it at once.