Jack whistled.
Though Elise spoke quickly, and her story was disconnected in parts, it was, nevertheless, intelligible enough.
His enemy was actively at work.
"I thank you, very much," said he. "I am a thousand times obliged to you. Good-night."
"Good-night. It is not safe for you to stay here."
"No, indeed."
"You will not reveal what I have told you?" pleaded Elise.
"Not for worlds."
"They would kill me if they only knew."
Jack went to the door of the box and was about to depart, when he saw Elise's handkerchief lying on the floor. Always gallant, and quite a ladies' man, he stooped and picked it up.