"But do you suppose Lord Chelsford and the others would be willing for me to continue--under the circumstances ?" "Probably not," he admitted.

"The Duke would not, at any rate." "Then what am I to do ?" I asked.
"I don't know!" he answered shortly.

"It requires consideration.

I will see Lord Cheisford.

You shall hear from me in the morning." That was all the consolation I had from Colonel Mostyn Ray.
At ten o'clock the next morning the Duke came to me in the study, where I was already at work.