She laid the plot--we were the victims.

I remember that the very morning on which you saw me first the duchess sent me into the trellised arbor; I was to wait there until she summoned me.

Rely upon it, Norman, she also gave orders that you were to be shown into the morning-room, although she pretended to be annoyed at it.

I can see all the plot now plainly.

I can only say---- Oh, Norman, you and I were both blind! We ought to have seen through her scheme.