As soon as they were in the hall she caught his arm excitedly.
"Let us hurry to your room," she urged.

"You can dress and slip out unseen, leaving Jean and me alone.

You are sure--he wants to see me--alone ?" There was a tremble in her voice now.
"Yes." They came to his door and he tapped on it lightly.

Instantly it was opened.

Josephine stared at Jean as she darted in.
"Jean--you have something to tell me ?" she whispered, no longer hiding the fear in her face.