He was very pale.

The change in him was so ludicrous that she laughed.
"Get in," she said.

"I am going round to Dorset House.

We must find out if we can what has become of her." He obeyed without comment.

At Dorset House Lady Carey summoned the Duchess's own maid.
"Marie," she said, "you were attending upon the Countess Radantz to-night ?" "Yes, my lady." "At what time did she leave ?" "At about, eleven, my lady." "Alone ?" "Yes, my lady." Lady Carey looked steadily at the girl.
"Did she take anything with her ?" The girl hesitated.