"It is now removed.

It brought us," he added, "very near tragedy.

After what I have told you, I beg whatever may seem unusual to you in this visit with which Catherine has honoured me will be forgotten." Lord Maltenby drew a little breath of relief.

Fortunately, he missed that slight note of theatricality in Julian's demeanour which might have left the situation still dubious.
"Very well, then, Julian," he decided, "there is nothing more to be said upon the matter.

Miss Abbeway, you will allow me to escort you to your room.