Chapter 31: XXX

XXX The Return of Zora “I never realized before just what a lie meant,” said Zora. The paper in Mrs. Vanderpool’s hands fell quickly to her lap, and she gazed across the toilet-table. As she gazed that odd mirage of other days haunted her again. She did not seem to see her maid, nor the white and satin morning-room. She saw, with some long inner sight, a vast hall with mighty pillars; a smooth, marbled floor and a great throng whose silent eyes looked curiously upon her. Strange car…