Blind with tears she took a step towards the hall. It was just at this moment that the door opened and John Andros walked anxiously in.
‘John!’ cried Edith, and fled to him wildly.
‘What’s the matter? Why, what’s the matter?’
‘They’re — they’re putting me out!’ she wailed, collapsing against him. ‘He’d just started to take me by the shoulders and put me out. I want my coat!’