"Simply by answering my questions."
"Nothing would give me more pleasure."
"First, then, were your father and Mason on friendly terms?"
"Very."
"Didn't they ever quarrel?"
"Never, to my knowledge."
"Then revenge is out of the question. Now for love."
"I don't quite understand you, sir."
"Wasn't Mason in love with you?"
The girl's cheeks flushed and she averted her glance.