His eyes demanded instant answer.
“If you had suffered what I suffered——” she began; then her voice broke. “I couldn’t help it, David; I—remembered.”
It was the first time she had called him by his name. He looked at her in silence for a minute.
“I understand,” he said gently. “I won’t offend again. I promise you.”
“To-morrow,” she went on hurriedly, “I shall hear; someone will call for me. I am all ready—to go. But I will—try, I will explain——”
She put out her hand to forestall his quick protest.
“No; please. I—cannot promise anything—yield anything, until I have arranged the matter. If I succeed——”
He waited for her to go on.
“I must have time to think,” she murmured. “I—am not sure of myself.”