I prefer them to think this is purely a military affair, don't you ?" She hesitated, biting her lip, and standing motionless.

My hand was extended, but she ignored it, yet, after a moment, she stepped up beside me, her hand on the settee.
"It--it is not a military affair then ?" "Only incidentally--I told you the truth before." "I--I do not remember." "Perhaps I failed to make all clear; indeed, I was a little hazy myself, events crowded upon us so rapidly.

Won't you sit down while I talk ?" She sank upon the settee, as though to an order, looking into my face, with an expression in her eyes I was unable to comprehend.
"I have wanted to see you alone," I began, determined there should be no lack of courage on my part.

"There is no longer need of any secrets between us.

We have met only once before to-night, but that meeting was of such a character that we were instantly acquainted.