I am forced to admit that it was the price paid for my sojourn here.

I will only ask you to remember that the bargain was made without your knowledge, and that you are in no way responsible for it." "A price," Richard pronounced fiercely, "which I refuse to pay!" Lessingham shrugged his shoulders.
"The alternative," he confessed, "is in your hands." Richard moved towards the telephone.
"I am sorry, Maderstrom," he said, "but my duty is clear.

Who is Commandant here, Philippa ?" Philippa stood between her brother and the telephone.

There was a queer, angry patch of colour in her cheeks.

Her eyes were on fire.
"Richard," she exclaimed, "you shall not do this from my house! I forbid you!" "Do what ?" "Give information.