CHAPTER XLII

Fay Has an Offer Early as was Julius, Fay Clayton had a visitor before the arrival of her husband. It was not a visitor that she had cared to see, for Coldharbour Smith's reputation was not of the best. "Julius isn't in," she said; "he's away in the country." "Don't I know it?" said Coldharbour. "Isn't he staying with a friend of mine--Mr. Bellamy?" "A friend of yours!" sneered Fay. "Well, I like your nerve, Smith! Anyhow, I can't let you in. I have a reputation to lose." "Forget it," said Mr. Smith. "I've got to h…