In all other respects she is perfectly
free. She is young, rich, and at liberty to go where she pleases and to
do what she likes. So long as I am alive, I shall watch over her--"
"And destroy every chance of happiness which presents itself,"
interrupted Orsino.
"I gave you some idea, the other night, of the happiness she might have
enjoyed with the deceased Aranjuez. If I made a mistake in regard to
what I saw him do--I admit the possibility of an error--I was
nevertheless quite right in ridding her of the man. I have atoned for
the mistake, if we call it so, in a way of which you do not dream, nor
she either. The good remains, for Aranjuez is buried."
"You speak of secret atonement--I was not aware that you ever suffered
from remorse."
"Nor I," answered Spicca drily.
"Then what do you mean?"
"You are questioning me, and I have warned you that I will tell you
nothing about myself. You will confer a great favour upon me by not
insisting."
"Are you threatening me again?"
"I am not doing anything of the kind.
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