CHAPTER VII

THE JUDGMENT OF THE EAST Lady Helen had received two visitors during the afternoon, who had each contributed a share to the collapse of her calm equanimity. The first one had arrived immediately after her return from driving. She was sitting alone at afternoon tea, when a servant announced the Duke of Devonport. She rose and welcomed him with some surprise. “I had no idea that you were back,” she remarked as she held out her hand. “Nor that I was coming?” he asked quickly. She shook her head. “Just as I thought,” h…