“You didn’t mean _that_, Diana?”
“Before God, no. I thought they would leave her when they found out.”
He gave a heart-breaking sigh, and looked at me for the first time.
“I wouldn’t go near the theatre again, if I was you. They’ll not judge
you as--as favourably as I, perhaps.”
“I’ve done with the theatre. Fate is very cruel. No one understands me
or believes in me. At least, don’t tell Patty anything of this. I
think you will break my heart among you. How did you even know I was
threatened?”
“Didn’t you tell me you were in danger?”