CHAPTER XX.
A MAN AND A SPHINX The idea of leaving England had occurred to Tyson more than once before.
In Stanistreet's rooms it took its first vague shape.

But Louis's parting words had a sting in them; they were at once a shock to his feelings and a challenge to his will.
Stanistreet had read him thoroughly.

In plain language he had entertained serious thoughts of deserting Mrs.Nevill Tyson.

Desertion?
It was an ugly word.

He dismissed his idea.