She continued to regard Bryce steadily, and Bryce did not like the way in which she was looking at him.

He made haste to speak before she could either leave or dismiss him.
"You'd better give me a few minutes," he said, with a note of warning.
"I'm here in your interests--or in Ransford's.

I may as well tell you, straight out, Ransford's in serious and imminent danger! That's a fact." "Danger of what ?" she demanded.
"Arrest--instant arrest!" replied Bryce.

"I'm telling you the truth.

He'll probably be arrested tonight, on his return.