"The woman offends me, though I know she is not responsible for what she says." "Nobody's endurance will be tried much longer," said Lady Janet.

She glanced at Julian, and taking from her pocket the card which he had given to her, opened the library door.
"Go to the police station," she said to the servant in an undertone, "and give that card to the inspector on duty.

Tell him there is not a moment to lose." "Stop!" said Julian, before his aunt could close the door again.
"Stop ?" repeated Lady Janet, sharply.

"I have given the man his orders.
What do you mean ?" "Before you send the card I wish to say a word in private to this lady," replied Julian, indicating Grace.

"When that is done," he continued, approaching Mercy, and pointedly addressing himself to her, "I shall have a request to make--I shall ask you to give me an opportunity of speaking to you without interruption." His tone pointed the allusion.