She smiled sadly.
“A broken-hearted woman who loves you!”
“Empty words! You say you love me. The only proof of this confession I ask for is that you be sincere with me.”
Hiding her face in her hands, she exclaimed—
“Never! You would hate me if I told you!”
“Then it is true that you are the most abominable creature on earth?”
“Oh! my darling, do not insult me!”
“You will not speak? Then I will ask your accomplices downstairs. I imagine it will be a pleasure to them to give me information about you.”
He started towards the door. She leapt forward. “Madman! You do not know the danger you are running! Stay here by my side.”
He looked steadily into her eyes, and asked again—“Who are you?”