I came, and found you.

Now, please, what does it all mean ?" She slipped back to her seat again, her eyes on his face, as he arose and stretched his limbs to restore circulation.

To his quick glance her face expressed only sympathy, and innocent interest.

Any doubt he may have felt as to the sincerity of the girl vanished instantly; whatever of crime was concealed here, she had no suspicion.

He could tell her the whole story without fear.
"I'll try and explain, Miss Natalie," he began rather lamely, "although perhaps, you may not wholly understand the motives which have prompted me.