Synopsis

CHAPTER XXXIV. THE FACE OF RENEE Shortly before the ringing of the dinner-bell Rosamund knocked at Beauchamp's dressing-room door, the bearer of a telegram from Bevisham. He read it in one swift run of the eyes, and said: 'Come in, ma'am, I have something for you. Madame de Rouaillout sends you this.' Rosamund saw her name written in a French hand on the back of the card. 'You stay with us, Nevil?' 'To-night and to-morrow, perhaps. The danger seems to be over.' 'Has Dr. Shrapnel been in danger?' 'He has. If it's quite over now!' 'I declare to you, Nevil...'