The only way he could get in was by stealth.

Is that right?
So he came in exactly that way, like a robber, but really only to keep a tryst with his lady love?
A pretty story, a true romance! I begin to see why you find me such a dull fellow, my dear girl." "John--" began Ruth Tolliver, her voice shaking.
"Tush," he broke in as smoothly as ever.

"Let me tell the story for you and spare your blushes.

When I sent you for Harry Morgan you found Lochinvar in the very act of slugging the poor fellow.

You helped him tie Morgan; then you took him here to your room; although you were glad to see him, you warned him that it was dangerous to play with fire--fire being me.