“It is necessary to my plans and wishes,” returned the other sulkily. “But that consideration, as you may have noticed, has no influence with Lady Glyde.”

“Answer my plain question plainly. Can the business of the signature be put off till tomorrow⁠—Yes or No?”

“Yes, if you will have it so.”

“Then what are you wasting your time for here? Let the signature wait till tomorrow⁠—let it wait till you come back.”

Sir Percival looked up with a frown and an oath.