very point of coming out. Something was lost—something was found.'
'Ah yes,' the girl replied, smiling as if with the revival of a blurred memory; 'something was found.'
'It all got about—and there was a point at which Lord Bradeen had to act.'
'Had to—yes. But he didn't.'
Mrs. Jordan was obliged to admit it. 'No, he didn't. And then, luckily for them, he died.'
'I didn't know about his death,' her companion said.
'It was nine weeks ago, and most sudden. It has given them a prompt chance.'
'To get married'—this was a wonder—'within nine weeks?'
'Oh, not immediately, but—in all the circumstances—very quietly and, I assure you, very soon. Every preparation's made. Above all, she holds him.'
'Oh yes, she holds him!' our young friend threw off. She had this before her again a minute; then she continued: 'You mean through his having made her talked about?'
