Then her mind, somewhat relieved from the strain upon it, took in the humorous points of the situation, and she laughed outright.
"If the Dranes had hired some sharp-witted rogue to help them carry out their designs, he could not have done it better than I have done it.

I have simply put the whole game into their hands; I have given them everything they want." But before she reached Thorbury, she saw that the situation was not hopeless.

There was one thing that might be done, and that successfully accomplished the game would be in her hands.

Ralph must be made to go to Barport.

A few days with Dora at the seaside, with some astute person there to manage the affair, would settle the fate of Mr.Ralph Haverley.
At this thought her eyes sparkled, and she began to feel hungry.