CHAPTER IX.
HOW MAURICE PLACES HIS LIFE IN THE HANDS OF THE HOYDEN, AND HOW SHE TELLS HIM MANY THINGS, AND DESIRES MANY THINGS OF HIM.
Maurice had said it was his last word.

He goes straight from Marian Bethune to one of the reception-rooms, called the lesser ballroom, where some dancing is going on.

His face is a little white, but beyond that he betrays no emotion whatever.

He feels even surprised at himself.

Has he lost all feeling?
Passing Randal Gower he whispers a gay word or two to him.