They were talking; my lady seemed dreadfully agitated, appealing to him as it appeared, while he was cool and indifferent.

Just before we came away we saw her give him all the money in her purse.

Ah, here she is now! For pity's sake, do not betray us, Sir Everard!" She flitted away like a swift, noiseless ghost, closely followed by the valet.

And an instant later Lady Kingsland wild and pale, and shrouded in a long mantle turned to enter her dressing-room, and found herself face to face with her wronged husband..