"Kenneth in danger?" she faltered. "What do you mean?"
He pointed to a chair.
"Won't you sit down. I won't keep you a moment. I will tell you everything——"
She sat down like one in a dream. Taking a seat near her, he began in his low, musical tones.
"Peril threatens your husband. It is known that he has gone to South Africa to bring home diamonds of almost inestimable value. A number of desperate men, who stop at nothing to accomplish their ends, have taken steps to secure the diamonds at any cost—even at the price of a human life."
A chill ran through her, but her voice was firm as she demanded scornfully:
"You know these men—these murderers?"
"Yes—I know them."
Instantly came the bitter retort:
"Maybe you are one of them!"