"You have already taken your punishment," he answered. "That which is in prospect is not due you."
"I have incurred it none the less," she said. "It is but the result of what has gone before. If I had not merited that punishment, I would not be threatened now. The one wouldn't have happened—and the other wouldn't matter."
"You mean?"
"That Porshinger would never have been in a position to take advantage of me—and that you——" she broke off with a fascinating smile.
"May I supply the rest?" he whispered.
"Do you think you can be trusted?" she asked.
"I'm afraid I can't be trusted for anything where you are concerned."
"Not even to defend?" she smiled.—"I'll trust you, Montague—for anything."
"You see how I've betrayed your trust."