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Rh and loudly to Geoff to warn her that they were there. Immediately Cousin Clara controlled herself. Latham managed to turn about in surprise to see her.

"Mrs. Chandler!"

"I'm very glad that you're here, Price—and you, Geoffrey, if you can help your sister back to her senses."

"What's happened?" asked Geoff.

"More silliness about Hedon. "I'll. I'll [sic] leave her to tell you. But, Price Latham, I look to you to help me."

Latham bowed. A butler came through the dining room and stood by the front door. Cousin Clara went out. Down the hallway the key turned back the lock in Margaret's door, but the door remained closed. Geoff and Latham gazed at each other.

"Tell Miss Sherwood we're here," Geoff turned to the man.

"Yes, sir."

"No, wait. I guess I'd better get her myself. If you want anything, Price, tell Farley what it is."