In that letter uncle Karil acknowledges that he has the deed." "I do not doubt that in the least." "And what is it you do doubt, Anton ?" "I do not say I doubt anything." "Do you doubt me, Anton ?" There was a little pause before he answered her--the slightest moment of hesitation.

But had it been but half as much, Nina's ear and Nina's heart would have detected it.

"No," said Anton, "I am not saying that I doubt any one." "If you doubt me, you will kill me.

I am at any rate true to you.

What is it you want?
What is it you think ?" "They tell me that the document is in the house in the Kleinseite." "Who are they?
Who is it that tells you ?" "More than one.