"It seems to me," said Ackworth, when she finished, "that Ferdy is being made use of in some way."
"I am quite certain of that, and the crime is being used as a threat to make him do what he is told."
"By Jerce?"
"Or by Zara. I grant that the whole thing is a mystery, although you and I can see the reasons for the actions of Jerce and this dancer."
"Marriage in both cases," said Anthony, musingly. "But why not question Ferdy?"
Clarice's lip curled. "Ferdy would only tell lies," she said, disdainfully. "No, I must learn what Ferdy has to do with these matters in some way which will not arouse his suspicions. Anthony"--she placed her hands on his shoulders--"you trust me?"
He placed his hands on hers--"Dearest, what a question."
"Well, then, I am going to do something very daring."
"What is it?" asked Ackworth, anxiously.
"I can't tell you. I only ask you to trust me."