She even smiled--a gallant, little smile to which he made no response.

"Well, now," she said, "I want you to tell me the quickest way to get to Guy." He faced her squarely.

"I've got to tell you something about him first," he said.
"Yes ?" Her heart was beating very quickly, but she had herself well in hand.

"What is it ?" But he stood mutely considering her.

It was as if the power of speech had suddenly gone from him.
"What is it ?" she said again.