Chapter 14

“I beg your pardon, madam. I did not know you were there.” Estelle inclined her head. “Good morning,” she said. “Good morning, madam.” She passed to a window-seat, and Rodney stepped to the door. “Wait a minute,” she said. And then, “I’m going away.” “Very good, madam.” “Lord Scarlet has asked me to Cockcrow. It’s better so. And he’ll help me out with the Will. You’ll take it easy, won’t you, while I’m away? You must be worn out.” “Thank you, madam.” “I shan’t stay more than ten days, and, when I come back, we’ll—w…