'
'My patience is not as good as it was,' answered Arthur, 'I venture to
remind you that once before I lost my temper with you, and the result you
must have found unpleasant.'
'I should have thought you regretted that incident by now, O Burdon,'
answered Haddo, entirely unabashed.
'My time is very short,' said Arthur.
'Then I will get to my business without delay. I thought it might
interest you to know that I propose to bring a counter-petition
against my wife, and I shall make you co-respondent.'
'You infamous blackguard!' cried Arthur furiously. 'You know as well as I
do that your wife is above suspicion.'
'I know that she left my hotel in your company, and has been living since
under your protection.'
Arthur grew livid with rage. He could hardly restrain himself from
knocking the man down. He gave a short laugh.
'You can do what you like. I'm really not frightened.'
'The innocent are so very incautious. I assure you that I can make a good
enough story to ruin your career and force you to resign your
appointments at the various hospitals you honour with your attention.
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