Lenora felt herself grow calmer with every moment.
"I am going outside to send a message," she told him.

"I shall return presently." "Don't go," he begged suddenly.

"Don't leave me!" She turned around.
"Why not ?" He drew a step nearer.

Once more the few inches of blue steel flashed out between them.
"None of your games," she warned him.

"I am in earnest, and I am not afraid to shoot." "I won't come any nearer," he promised, "but listen! I am innocent--I have done nothing wrong.