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Meanwhile events were moving in the library at Marlton. Nest had spoken brave words, and she meant what she said when she declared to her father that Cecil Lugard should know everything. Only a few hours since she had thought she could not bring herself to do this, but her opinion had been modified and she would, if necessary, tell the whole sordid story at the first opportunity. She was fully impressed with the idea that such was her plain duty, but, as the servant stood in the doorway with the announcement that Mr. Lugard desired to see her master, Nest's heart failed her. Her face turned from red to white, and something seemed to rise in her throat and choke her.
Nor was Sairson much less moved. He was perturbed by Nest's apparent determination. He could not forsee what she would say in the excitement of the moment. It might not be too late to induce a change of mind.