And John Graham was the man who struck the blow.

Some day, if there is justice, I shall kill him.

And right now, if you will allow me to demand an explanation of this man Rossland--" "_No_." Her hand tightened on his arm.

Then, slowly, she drew it away.
"I don't want you to ask an explanation of him," she said.

"If he should make it, you would hate me.