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At luncheon Jean met her husband, but so agitated was she that she scarce dare raise her eyes to his.
Before entering the dining-room where Bracondale awaited her she halted at the door, and with a strenuous effort calmed herself. Then she went forward with a forced smile upon her lips, though her cheeks were pale and she knew that her hand trembled.