Democrat though he was, he did not let democracy transgress his personal associations.

He knew that the Frenchman was less likely to say and do the crude thing than the Britisher.
Tarboe knew of the position held by Denzil in the Shale household; and that long years of service had given him authority.

All this, however, could not atone for the insolence of Denzil's words, but he had controlled men too long to act rashly.
"When will Mademoiselle be back ?" he asked, putting a hand on himself.
"To-night," answered Denzil, with an antipathetic eye.
"Don't be a damn fool.

Tell me the hour when you think she will be at home.

Before dinner--within the next sixty minutes ?" "Ma'm'selle is under no orders.