In case"-- he paused momentarily--"you should misunderstand what you saw half an hour ago, I thought it better to speak at once." "Very prudent," said Tudor.

"But--it is quite unnecessary.

I do not misunderstand." He spoke deliberately and coldly.

But Phil clenched his hands.

The words cut him like a whip.
"You refuse to believe me ?" he said.
Tudor did not answer.
"I must trouble you for an answer," Phil said, forcing himself to speak quietly.
"As you please," said Tudor, in the same cold tone.