This was last night, and it all took place in ten minutes.

It was our first free talk--really the first time she had tackled me.

She knew I also knew what her line had been with yourself; knew moreover how little you had been doing to make anything difficult for her.

So I spoke for you frankly--assured her you were all at her service.

I assured her I was too," the young man continued; "and I pointed out how she could perfectly, at any time, have got at me.