Her fingers were clenched nervously together, her bosom was rising and falling quickly.

If he had dared to defy her! What was it the newsboys were calling?
What a jargon! Why did not Saxe Leinitzer return?
Perhaps he was afraid! Her heart stood still for a moment, and a little half-stifled cry broke from her lips.

Lucille looked around quickly.
"What is the matter, Muriel ?" she asked.

"Are you faint ?" "Faint, no," Lady Carey answered roughly.

"I'm quite well.