And so he had—in both of his arms, his lips seeking hers. But she denied him.
"Did you think you could escape me—again?" he laughed, "when I've come half across the world for you?"
"You—you frightened me," she gasped.
"How did I frighten you?"
"I did—didn't expect you—"
"You sent for me?"
"I—I thought you would have cabled—"
He laughed joyously.
"Cabled the hour of my arrival, and found you—missing! I know you now, you see. I took no chances. As it is, you tried to get away—"
"I didn't get far—"