"I mean that. Your intentions are good. But you would only do mischief—serious mischief."
They looked at each other. Said Jane: "I promise—on one condition."
"Yes?"
"That if you should change your mind and should want my help, you'd promptly and freely ask for it."
"I agree to that," said Victor. "Now, let's get it clearly in mind. No matter what is done about me or the League, you promise not to interfere in any way, unless I ask you to."
Again Jane hesitated. "No matter what they do?" she pleaded.
"No matter what they do," insisted he.
Something in his expression gave her a great thrill of confidence in him, of enthusiasm. "I promise," she said. "You know best."
"Indeed I do," said he. "Thank you."
A moment's silence, then she exclaimed: "That was why you let me in to-day—because you wanted to get that promise from me."