Listen, Allegro! You've told me your secret.

I'll tell you one of mine.

But you must swear on your sacred honour that you will never repeat it to a soul." Olga was in a fashion used to this form of affidavit.

She had been the recipient of Violet's secrets before.

She gave the required pledge with the utmost simplicity, little dreaming how soon she was to repent of it.
Violet leaned towards her and spoke in low, confidential tones.