“Oh, I know a nice, quiet place, where we can talk.”
Somehow Frank did not like her words or manner. A feeling that there was something wrong about her came over him.
“Really, you must excuse me,” he said. “I have not the time to go anywhere to talk. If you have anything to say to me, you can say it here.”
“Now, don’t be obstinate. You’ll not regret it if you come.”
“But I do not even know who you are. That veil——”
“If you come, I may remove the veil,” she murmured.
Frank drew back, so that her hand fell from his arm.
“Madam,” he said, “you have placed me in a very awkward position. I do not like to appear rude to a lady, but——”
“Of course you do not, and so you will grant my request. It is a small matter.”
“But not to me, for my time is valuable just now. I am ready to hear anything you have to say, but you must say it here.”