It had happened often before, Saltash's caprice had sometimes
driven him to the verge of rebellion, but no one--not even Saltash
himself--ever suspected it. Silent, phlegmatic, inexpressive, Larpent
held on his undeviating course.
Maud's attention did not linger upon him. No one--save perhaps
Saltash--ever paid much attention to Larpent. She turned back to watch
the now empty gangway, and in a moment she gave an exclamation of relief.
"Ah! Here they come at last!"
A laughing voice spoke behind her. "Enter Cinderella and the Prince!"
She started and saw Saltash's swarthy face close to her. His odd eyes
looked into hers with a flash of mischief.
"See how all my plans bear fruit!" he said. "I wave my wand, and you
behold the result."
She turned from him to look again upon the advancing couple. They were
crossing the gangway alone. Toby, slim, girlish, her wide blue eyes
shining like the eyes of an awakened child, Bunny close behind her,
touching her, his hand actually on her shoulder, possession and
protection in every line of him. He was murmuring into her ear as they
came, and his face was alight with the glory which no earthly lamp can
kindle.
"Behold!" Saltash said again, and moved forward in his sudden fashion to
receive them.
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