He sent her word that he would call at a certain place for a reply when he was relieved again at five.

There was no reply for him--not a word from Winnsome." Their silence was painful.

It was Nathaniel who spoke first, hesitatingly, as though afraid to say what was passing in his mind.
"I killed Winnsome's father, Neil," he said, "and Winnsome has demanded my death.

I know that I am condemned to die.

But you--" His eyes flashed sudden fire.