I wanted to tell you all about the affair myself--I don't trust Le Gaire." "Why say that to me ?" "Because I must.

If I understand the man the very first thing he will do will be to poison your mind against me--" "He?
Why ?" "Miss Hardy," I said soberly, "what use is there for us to play at cross-purposes?
You realize that Captain Le Gaire suspects that you have an interest in me, that you have helped in my escape.

He doesn't like me any the better for that.

Men will do strange things when they are in love--such men as Le Gaire.

Do you suppose I intend permitting him to thus influence you against me, when I am where I cannot defend myself ?" "But he would never do that; I am sure, he never would." "Possibly not, but I prefer you should have my version to compare with what he may say.