Norgate waited deliberately whilst the door was somewhat unwillingly held open for him by a _maitre d'hotel,_ but outside the Baroness's automobile was summoned at once.

She placed her fingers upon Norgate's arm, and he felt that she was shivering.
"Please do not take me home," she faltered.

"I am so sorry--so very sorry." He laughed.

"But why ?" he protested.

"The young fellow behaved like a cub, but no one offered him any provocation.