"I don't know what you mean," he replied calmly, "I have already told you who I am."
The Major stared at him. For a moment Hector's personality beat him into sanity.
"But, good God, man—my daughter!" he exclaimed, under his breath. His hard eyes glared sombrely beneath their white brows. "My daughter!"
"Yes, sir."
Whatever happened, Hector must keep his temper. To lose it would be fatal.
"But—but——" the Major was incredible now and inclined toward laughter, "why—do you realize who I am?"
"Yes," said Hector, quite unawed.
"I'm a Major in the Regular Army! And you—and you—why——"
"Well?"
Hector's voice was very gentle but it said 'Be careful!'