10. ELEVEN O'CLOCK P.M.On their arrival at the door of the hotel, it was arranged
between Springrove and Graye that the latter only should enter,
Edward waiting outside. Owen had remembered continually what his
friend had frequently overlooked, that there was yet a possibility
of his sister being Manston's wife, and the recollection taught him
to avoid any rashness in his proceedings which might lead to
bitterness hereafter.
Entering the room, he found Manston sitting in the chair which
had been occupied by Cytherea on Edward's visit, three hours
earlier. Before Owen had spoken, Manston arose, and stepping past
him closed the door. His face appeared harassed—much more troubled
than the slight circumstance which had as yet come to his knowledge
seemed to account for.
Manston co
