But by what strange fatality, he thought to himself, had his daughter in this book of hers assailed the very man who had encompassed his own ruin?
It seemed like the retribution of heaven.

Neither his daughter nor the financier was conscious of the fact that each was indirectly connected with the impeachment proceedings.

Ryder could not dream that "Shirley Green," the author of the book which flayed him so mercilessly, was the daughter of the man he was trying to crush.
Shirley, on the other hand, was still unaware of the fact that it was Ryder who had lured her father to his ruin.
Mrs.Rossmore now insisted on Shirley going to her room to rest.
She must be tired and dusty.

After changing her travelling dress she would feel refreshed and more comfortable.

When she was ready to come down again luncheon would be served.