Chapter 10
Susie stared without comprehension at the note that announced
Margaret's marriage. It was a petit bleu sent off from the
Gare du Nord, and ran as follows:
When you receive this I shall be on my way to London. I was
married to Oliver Haddo this morning. I love him as I never loved
Arthur. I have acted in this manner because I thought I had gone
too far with Arthur to make an explanation possible. Please tell
him.
MARGARET
Susie was filled with dismay. She did not know what to do nor
what to think. There was a knock at the door, and she knew it must
be Arthur, for he was expected at midday. She decided quickly that
it was impossible to break the news to him then and there. It was
needful first to find out all manner of things, and besides, it was
incredible. Making
