I wanted to get away, to escape from the web about me, but I could not understand this girl, or comprehend how far I dare venture on her good nature.

Already I knew that some feeling--either of friendship or sympathy--had impelled her to save me from immediate betrayal, but would she go even further?
Everything between us conspired to bewilder me as to her real purpose.
Even as I concluded, it seemed to me her eyes hardened, and the expression of her face changed.
"That was extremely clever, Lieutenant Galesworth," she commented quietly.

"I never knew the chimney touched that wall.

Now what do you propose doing ?" "You must understand my only interest is in getting away as soon as possible.

I am in constant danger here." "Of course," nodding, her cheeks flushed.