CHAPTER XII.

IN CONFIDENCE A silence fell between the pair. Seton Darville strode across to the long window, his brows knit in thought. What Edris had told him held him for a moment breathless. Then he reflected deeply for a few seconds. “How long ago was your engagement broken?” he asked at last, turning to where she was still seated by the fire. “Last August,” she answered hesitatingly. “You were, I know, awfully fond of Lionel. You must regret it,” he said slowly. She did not reply. He saw that she was not anxious to discuss…