I MEET LE GAIRE My hand touching her own seemed to work a sudden transformation.

She was instantly upon her feet facing me, drawing back a little against the grape arbor.
"Do not take my words so seriously," she exclaimed.

"I am excited, almost hysterical to-night.

To-morrow I shall regret much I have done and said.

But you must go, Lieutenant; every moment of delay adds to your peril and mine.