"There seems to be two at present," retorted Rose, with provoking coolness.
"Will you answer my question, girl?"
"Please ask it, and I will see."
"Where is the man who was with you a short time since?"
"I cannot tell you."
"Cannot?"
"That's what I said."
"Will not, you mean."
"No, I cannot," asserted Rose.
"Be careful, girl, or it may become my duty to place you under arrest."