He stared at Sylvia.

Had she no suspicion--she who knew something of the under side of life?
But she quietly returned his look.
"I took precautions.

I told my father what I knew--not merely that Mr.
Hine had acquired the habit of taking cocaine, but who had taught him the habit.

Yes, I did that," she said simply, answering his look of astonishment.

"It was difficult, my dear, and I would very much have liked to have had you there to help me through with it.