Why didn't you ?" "Because I was under orders," she said steadily.

"Mr.Thorpe would not allow us to send for you.

There was an excellent purpose back of his decision to keep you on the other side of the Atlantic until you were ready to return of your own accord.

I daresay, if you reflect for a moment, you will see through his motives." His eyes narrowed.

"There was no cause for apprehension," he said coldly.
"It was something I could not discuss with him, however," she returned, "and so I was hardly in a position to advise him.