I didn't know what kind of place it was and I followed you.

Won't you please go with me--to where I am staying--and I will tell you--" She left the sentence unfinished, her eyes pleading with him.

Without a word he rose and seized his hat.
"I will go, Miss--" He laughed frankly into her face, inviting her to write her name.

For a moment she smiled back at him, the color brightening her cheeks.

Then she turned and hurried down the stair.
Outside Howland gave her his arm.