Crozier loved her husband now, whatever she had done in
the past. The sight of love does not beget compassion in a loveless
heart, but there was love in Kitty's heart; and it was even greater than
she would have wished any human being to see; and by it she saw with
radium clearness through the veil of the other woman's being.
"Surely he could have avoided answering that," urged Mona Crozier
bitterly.
"Only by telling a lie," Kitty quickly answered, "and I don't believe he
ever told a lie in his life. Come," she added, "I will show you his room.
My mother needn't do it, and so she won't be responsible. You have your
rights as a wife until they're denied you. You mustn't come, mother," she
said to Mrs. Tynan, and she put a tender hand on her arm.
"This way," she added to the little person in the pale blue, which suited
well her very dark hair, blue eyes, and rose-touched cheeks.
CHAPTER XIII
KITTY SPEAKS HER MIND AGAIN
A moment later they stood inside Shiel Crozier's room. The first glance
his wife gave took in the walls, the table, the bureau, and the desk
which contained her own unopened letter. She was looking for a photograph
of herself.
There was none in the room, and an arid look came into her face. The
glance and its sequel did not escape Kitty's notice.
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