This morning I granted you a week--now I take back my word.

I am going to make public what I know to-morrow morning." "Since this morning, then," Trent said, "your ill-will toward me has increased." "Quite true," Francis answered.

"We are playing with the cards upon the table, so I will be frank with you.

What you told me about your intentions towards Miss Wendermott makes me determined to strike at once!" "You yourself, I fancy," Trent said quietly, "admired her ?" "More than any woman I have ever met," Francis answered promptly, "and I consider your attitude towards her grossly presumptuous." Trent stood quite still for a moment--then he unlocked the door.
"You had better go, Francis," he said quietly.

"I have a defence prepared but I will reserve it.