He said--he said--" She broke off, quivering with agitation.

Her husband took the glass from the table again and made her drink a little.

She tried to refuse, but he insisted.
"You have had a shock.

It will do you good," he said, in his level, unmoved voice.
And Audrey yielded to the mastery she had scarcely felt of late.
The spirit helped to steady her, and at length she rose.
"I am going to my room, Eustace," she said, not looking at him.
"I--can't go out to-night.

Perhaps you will make my excuses." He did not answer her, and she threw him a swift glance.