I'm staking--everything--on Diana's trust in me." "Then you'll lose--lose, I tell you." "No," he said steadily.

"I shall win." Olga smote her hands together.
"Was there ever such a fool! I tell you, no woman's trust can hold out for ever.

And since you can't explain to her--" "It won't be for ever," he broke in quickly.

"Everything goes well.
Before long all the concealment will be at an end.

And I shall be free." Olga turned away.
"I can't wish you success," she said bitterly.