You wouldn't even quit when she told you to." "I believed she was compelled to say what she did to me," replied West quietly.

"That she was in Hobart's power, afraid of her life.

There was no other explanation of her strange action possible." "Is that so ?" "I am willing to listen to such an explanation, Hogan, and if satisfied she really wishes me to keep out of the affair, I will." "And if not ?" "Then I am going to fight in her cause to the very end of things.

You cannot frighten me; your only chance to influence my action is to make things clear.

I confess I have been fighting in the dark, not even comprehending your purpose.