"But Agnes can fight it." "Why should I ?" questioned the widow, who was very pale and very quiet.
"Why should you ?" blustered her brother.

"It prevents your marrying again." "Pardon me, it does not," corrected Mr.Jarwin, with another dry cough.
"Lady Agnes can marry any one she chooses to, save--" His eyes rested on the calm and watchful face of Lambert.
The young man colored, and glancing at Agnes, was about to speak.

But on second thoughts he checked himself, as he did not wish to add to the embarrassment of the scene.

It was the widow who replied.

"Did Sir Hubert tell you why he made such a provision ?" she asked, striving to preserve her calmness, which was difficult under the circumstances.
"Why, no," said Jarwin, nursing his chin reflectively.