"By the Lord she's beautiful!" thought Jack. "It's all very well for Kate to talk, but there's a dangerous delight in fighting a woman like this!"
She lost no time coming to the point. "Is this story in the papers about Bobo true?" she demanded, declining to sit.
"More or less," said Jack.
"What do you mean by that? Has he gone away?"
"Just a little trip for his health."
"I don't believe you!"
"Then why ask?"
"You've had him kidnapped!"
"Ahead of you, eh?"
"Spare me your impudence, please!"