Her husband grasped her arm as she started toward the Enemy.
"None of that, Aggie," he said sharply.
Before they were aware of her intention, the Princess left the shelter and boldly walked across the open space to the side of the man.

He started and opened his lips to give vent to a sharp command.
"It is so easy to be a hero, Mr.Chase, when one is quite sure there is no real danger," she said, with distinct irony in her tones.

"One can afford to be melodramatic if he knows his part so well as you know yours." Chase felt his face burn.

It was a direct declaration that he had planned the whole affair in advance.

He flicked the ashes from his cigarette and then tossed it away, hesitating long before replying.
"Nevertheless, I have the greatest respect for the courage which brings you to my side.