"And he has none now, sweetheart?" I said softly.
"You know that he has not."
"And does he know it?"
"Yes—he knows it—now. I told him the day he left."
I was beginning to understand Lotzen's sudden change of demeanor toward me.
"What did you tell him, little woman?" I asked.
She looked up with a bright smile.
"See how I've spoiled you," she said.
"Then, spoil me just a little more," I urged.
"Well—I told him it was you," she whispered.