Chapter 74

“Oh, by the way, Baron,” said Anthony carelessly, slipping his hand through the other’s arm, “I forgot to tell you. There’s a string tied to this. I’m married, you know.” The Baron retreated a step or two. Dismay overspread his countenance. “Something wrong I knew there would be,” he boomed. “Merciful God in Heaven! He has married a black woman in Africa!” “Come, come, it’s not so bad as all that,” said Anthony, laughing. “She’s white enough—white all through, bless her.” “Good. A respectable morganatic affair it c…