And--you--well, I knew the Rodaines were your enemies--and I 've rather liked you for it." "Thank you.

But--" and Fairchild's voice became a bit frigid--"I have n't been able to understand everything.

You are engaged to Maurice Rodaine." "I was, you mean." "Then--" "My engagement ended with my father's death," came slowly--and there was a catch in her voice.

"He wanted it--it was the one thing that held the Rodaines off him.

And he was dying slowly--it was all I could do to help him, and I promised.