"I cannot help it.

I have been an exile from my home long enough." "Don't go," she begged suddenly.

"Why not be brave and have her removed.
I know how tender-hearted you are, but you have your future and your career to consider.

For her sake, too, you ought not to give her the opportunity--" Dominey could never make up his mind whether the interruption which came at that moment was welcome or otherwise.

Caroline suddenly broke off in her speech and glanced warningly towards the larger room.