"Why, no," he admitted; "I did n't."
"Then you've had your eyes closed."
"That's it," he nodded; "I've had my eyes closed. Why, that explains a lot of things."
Impulsively the girl placed her hand on Monte's arm.
"As an old friend of hers, you'll use your influence to help Peter?"
"I 'll do what I can."
"Then I'm so glad I told you."
"Yes," agreed Monte. "I suppose it is just as well for me to know."