Dorothy did not come down to dinner at noon, but Sir George did not mark her absence.

At supper her place was still vacant.
"Where is Doll ?" cried Sir George, angrily.

He had been drinking heavily during the afternoon.

"Where is Doll ?" he demanded.
"She is on the terrace," answered Madge.

"She said she did not want supper." "Tell your mistress to come to supper," said Sir George, speaking to one of the servants.