I had no other object but to be of some service to this young lady.

If I can talk with her a moment alone, and thus assure myself as to her wishes, I'll give you any pledge you want, and forget all about the affair.

Is that satisfactory ?" "Alone, you said?
You want to see her alone ?" "Absolutely; no other arrangement will answer.

I want her to talk freely; to answer my questions with no interference." Hobart glanced toward his companion inquiringly, evidently inclined to deny the request.
"Hell, you don't want much," he said rather gruffly.

"What do you think about this proposition, Natalie ?" The girl smiled, her eyes still on West's face.
"Fair enough," she admitted as though the whole matter was a joke.