He certainly must expect something out of it.
I have--er--set certain forces at work to discover him; and, as I say, when I've done so, I will reward him liberally, and--" "You'd better _not_!" ejaculated Kate, with animation.

"He isn't the sort of man you can take liberties with!" "Hm?
What now ?" said Flint, with vexation.

"What do _you_ know about him ?" "Oh, nothing, nothing, father," the girl answered quickly.

"Only, I think you're making a mistake to try and force a reward on a man who doesn't want it.

But no matter," she added, her face tinged by a warmer glow--which Flint was quick to see.