Sorry you chose to-night to call, Lee.

And we're starting immediately." She reached forth and gave Lee a pat on the cheek, at the same time smiling.
Bryant continued stony under the touch, under the smile, under the false affection.

He gazed at her and detected beneath her apparent good spirits and loveliness a suppressed excitement.

His glance went to Gretzinger; the man was observing them with a restless, frowning face.

On the instant the truth flashed into Bryant's brain.