He thought that Mr. Barnham was thinking the same thing because after a moment his secretary said,
“Now that we understand your Ladyship’s part in this unpleasant episode. I am sure that his Lordship regrets anything he might have said to hurt or upset you.”
Romana did not reply and Mr. Barnham could still feel her strong resentment and after a moment he said,
“Suppose that you look at it for a moment not from your point of view, which I admit is a very upsetting one, but from that of the man you were forced to marry?”
He knew that Romana was listening and so he went on,
“The Marquis, although you have seen him in very different circumstances, is usually a very charming person, a great sportsman and has a position of social standing that makes him a distinguished figure in every walk
