André Strongi'th'arm's eyes narrowed.
"The high priest," she said.
"D'you mean Major Lyveden?"
"I do."
Every paled. Whatever might be the other's standing, with him Valerie came first. It might be rough on the girl, but that could not be helped, and would eventually, he supposed, be mended. One thing was plain. Not at any price must she go to Bell Hammer.
"I'm afraid I'm not at liberty to tell you."
"Why?"
"If you're thinking of visiting him, I assure you——"
"I wish to know where Major Lyveden is."
Every drew himself up.