"I knew your voice.
Why shouldn't I know it ?" "Did--had anybody told you I was here ?" "No.

Who is there to tell me anything ?" "Nobody wrote you ?--or telegraphed ?" He laughed again.

"Nobody has my address." "And you never--received--receive--letters ?" "Who would write to me?
No, I never receive letters.

Why do you ask ?" She was silent.
He waited a moment, then said coolly: "If you actually have any interest in what I'm doing--" and broke off with a shrug.

At which she raised her eyes, waiting for him to go on.
"I went into an unattached company--The Westchester Horse--and some fool promised us incorporation with the 1st Cavalry and quick service.