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Lady Altamont looked at Ailsa doubtfully. She could not quite make up her mind what policy to pursue. And Ailsa's face gave her no indication of the right line to take. Ailsa was quite calm and collected. She wondered at her own temerity in facing so bold and powerful an enemy as this, for she knew full well that Lady Altamont was capable of anything. But her disgust and contempt for the woman gave her courage.
"I dare say you will wonder what I am doing here?" Lady Altamont said.