13/23 "Is it possible that _you_ could speak harshly to any person in your employment ?" Romayne smiled. "It was not what I said," he answered. "I am subject to attacks--to sudden attacks of illness. I am sorry I alarmed Mr.Penrose by letting him see me under those circumstances." She looked at him; hesitated; and looked away again. "Would you be angry with me if I confessed something ?" she said timidly. |