Give the devil his due." "What's he doing now ?" demanded Bertie.

"It's bad enough to have the whole community gossiping about his flirtations with women that don't count.

But when it comes to a good woman--like Lady Carfax--oh, I tell you it makes me sick! He might leave her alone, at least.

She's miserable enough without him to make matters worse." "My dear boy, you needn't be afraid for Lady Carfax." Lucas Errol's voice held absolute conviction.

"She wouldn't tolerate him for an instant if he attempted to flirt with her.