His mind was made up to try a bold
course. He saw on the table a whisky bottle and glasses. He poured some
neat spirit into a tumbler and gave it to Margaret.
'Drink this,' he said.
'What is it?'
'Never mind! Drink it at once.'
Obediently she put it to her lips. He stood over her as she emptied the
glass. A sudden glow filled her.
'Now come with me.'
He took her arm and led her down the stairs. He passed through the hall
quickly. There was a cab just drawn up at the door, and he told her to
get in. One or two persons stared at seeing a woman come out of that
hotel in a teagown and without a hat. He directed the driver to the house
in which Susie lived and looked round at Margaret. She had fainted
immediately she got into the cab.
When they arrived, he carried Margaret upstairs and laid her on a sofa.
He told Susie what had happened and what he wanted of her. The dear woman
forgot everything except that Margaret was very ill, and promised
willingly to do all he wished.
* * * * *
For a week Margaret could not be moved.
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