He never cared for me.

He insulted me." Col.

Zane reached for his hat, got up without saying another word and went down stairs.
Betty had not intended to say quite what she had and instantly regretted her hasty words.

She called to the Colonel, but he did not answer her, nor return.
"Betty, what in the world could you have said to my husband ?" said Mrs.Zane as she entered the room.

She was breathless from running up the stairs and her comely face wore a look of concern.