I will go barefooted." She rose and attempted to reach the door; but he intercepted her and said: "My love, there is something serious the matter.

What is it?
Don't be angry with me." He brought her back to the chair.

She took Agatha's letter from the pocket of her fur cloak, and handed it to him with a faint attempt to be tragic.
"Read that," she said.

"And never speak to me again.

All is over between us." He took it curiously, and turned it to look at the signature.