Relieved, his mission accomplished, Fyne closed hastily the door of the sitting-room.
But before long both Fynes became frightened.

After a period of immobility in the arms of Mrs.Fyne, the girl, who had not said a word, tore herself out from that slightly rigid embrace.

She struggled dumbly between them, they did not know why, soundless and ghastly, till she sank exhausted on a couch.

Luckily the children were out with the two nurses.
The hotel housemaid helped Mrs.Fyne to put Flora de Barral to bed.

She was as if gone speechless and insane.