Thinking of her, the scene at the party came vividly back--the occasion on which I had defended Mr.Hollingford so hotly; and also my conversation with Grace Tyrrell on the subject in the carriage coming home.

After musing a little while, I said: "John, are you quite sure that you never met Miss Leonard when you were abroad ?" "Quite," said John, looking at me curiously.

"Why do you ask me that question so often, Margery ?" "Have I asked it often ?" I said, "I don't remember; but I fancied from her manner that she knew something about you." "It is not likely," said John, "for I know nothing about her." And so this matter dropped..