"But if I tell him--" "Tell him what ?" "That you love his romi!" "He knows that," said Lambert quietly.

"And knows also that I am an honorable man.

See here, Chaldea, you are dangerous, because this silly love of yours has warped your common sense.

You can make a lot of mischief if you so choose, I know well." "And I _shall_ choose, my golden rye, if you love me not." "Then set about it at once," said Lambert boldly.

"It is best to be honest, my girl.