Members of the Police Force who were not dishonest had given their evidence and the Members of Parliament had been astounded and shocked by what they learnt. But while the Earl and a great many other men had discussed and debated the findings, there was not one lady of his acquaintance who had been the slightest bit interested.
He was astounded now at what Petrina was saying, but aloud he merely demanded,
“I want to know who else you have given money to.”
“I was afraid perhaps you will be angry with me,” Petrina replied, “but one evening after I had met Ethel I – walked down Piccadilly to see for – myself what was happening.”
“You walked down Piccadilly?” the Earl expostulated. “Alone?”
“No, not alone,” Petrina answered. “I am not as foolish as that. I left the carriage at the end of
