He had reacted by pushing her away, disgust and frustration on his face. But of what use to wear it when there was no one of importance to see and admire? ‘For shame, Melusine,’ protested Lucy, as the butler bowed himself out of the room. I could never make you understand. ‘Again you seek to interfere in my affairs?’ ‘I did warn you I had every intention of doing so,’ said Gerald. ' Upon which the other answered, 'that he accepted his invitation with pleasure, and would make a point of waiting upon him,' Ha! ha! ha!" "Did he say so?" cried Shotbolt. He caught the smirk. ‘Um—begging your pardon, sir, but—um—what was you meaning to arrest the young lady for?’ ‘Trespassing, theft, and suspicion of spying,’ announced Roding fluently. ’ ‘Indeed? Interesting. Satisfied that he had solved his difficulty, he proceeded to his room. Where was the expected message from this captain, who had promised to send her word at the instant Gerald returned to town. “Quite different.