Why did it never take place ?" he asked.

Mrs.Adair looked sharply at him, as though inquiring for the reason of his deliberate tones.
"I don't know why," she said.

"Ethne can keep a secret if she wishes," and Durrance nodded his assent.

"The marriage was broken off on the night of a dance at Lennon House." Durrance turned at once to her.
"Just before I left England three years ago ?" "Yes.

Then you knew ?" "No.