Rowland laughed, kissed her again and told her what had happened.
"Thank God. I have prayed the Holy Virgin for your safety," she murmured happily.
"I'm hard to get rid of. I've come back to stay, Tanya, for better or for worse."
Her fingers pressed his.
"Whatever happens," she whispered, "for better or for worse!"
"You love me----?" he whispered. "Tell me that you do."
She smiled up at him. "It would be strange if I do not--since I am here in your arms. But I am still frightened, Monsieur Ro----"
"Philippe----"
"I am still frightened--you are not hurt?"
"No," he laughed, "I bear a charmed life. It is you who have kept me safe."