He seemed unaware Linforth was standing by.
"You will not fail me ?" he said; and Linforth moved impatiently.
"No.

I shall be there," said Violet Oliver, and she spoke hurriedly and moved by through the doorway.

Beneath her eyelids she stole a glance at her companion.

His face was clouded.

The scene which he had witnessed had jarred upon him, and still jarred.