Then, when we were completely baffled, Sexton learned about your conversation over the telephone." "How?
Was he at the house ?" "Yes; he went out at my suggestion." "And heard me repeat this number ?" "It makes no difference how he got the information; we knew you were coming here this afternoon, and jumped at the conclusion that you were going to meet Hobart for some reason." "Very bright, I am sure," and there was a tone of relief in her voice.
"And that is your whole story, I suppose?
What does it amount to ?" "Not very much, perhaps." "And the two of you came out here seeking to learn my business, to pry into my personal affairs.

That was not a very gentlemanly act, Captain West, and I hardly see how you can justify yourself." "I had two purposes," he insisted, "either of which justify.

I felt it a duty to locate this man Hobart; and also to warn you of the danger you were in." "Warn me!" she laughed scornfully.

"That is ridiculous enough surely.

I have a perfectly good reason for being here, but I am not accountable to you in any way for my movements.