"You have an enemy."
"Yes, and a very bitter one."
"I know all. Let me be brief. If I do not make myself understood it is because I am agitated," said Elise. "You are brought here to-night in order to be ruined. Let me beg of you to fly."
Jack smiled.
"Oh, no," he replied. "That is not my way of doing things at all."
"You refuse?"
"Most distinctly. I must see this thing out."
"Then I am powerless to help you," said Elise, with a sigh.
"My dear young lady," exclaimed Jack, "I know I am living in the midst of danger, and you said so much that I have the strongest wish to hear more."
"Every moment is precious."