It was quite the best thing that could happen," he added hastily, as she would have spoken.

"I had no right, less right than any man on earth, to do--what I did.

I abide by your decision." The last words came slowly, meaningly.

He was politely telling her that any overtures of friendship would be rejected.
Diana's pride lay in the dust, but she was determined he should not knew it.

With her head held high, she said stiffly:-- "I don't think I'll wait any longer for Adrienne.