One glance was enough, and before
Dexie knew he had returned from the depot, she was startled by his
appearance beside her.
She turned to enter the house, but Hugh had not gained this opportunity
merely to let it slip by, so he boldly stepped before her and shut the
window, and his exultant face was a strong contrast to the expression
depicted on Dexie's.
They stood thus face to face for several moments, silently regarding each
other--Hugh flushed with triumph, his eyes glowing with a feeling of
victory; Dexie, her heart beating fast in her anger, white and defiant as
she regarded her audacious companion.
It was Dexie who broke the silence. In a tone of the utmost contempt she
said, as she waved him aside:
"Stand back out of my way and let me pass," and she moved towards the
window.
"Not yet, Dexie, just hear me for a moment. I want to speak to you."
"Not a word, sir, let me pass at once! How dare you keep me here against my
will!"
His tone of entreaty changed to command.
"Because it is my will that you shall hear me," and his face grew paler as
he spoke. "For once you shall listen to what I have to say.
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