“Didn't you?” she repeated.

“No—I didn't!” was the curt answer.

“You didn't?” she echoed feebly.

“No!”

With a quick breath she unconsciously drew back and he glared at her angrily.

“Say, what'ell's the matter with you, anyhow? Have you gone crazy?”

“You—won't—tell me—where you bought them?” she asked slowly.

He faced her squarely and spoke with deliberate contempt:

“It's—none—of your business!”

She held his gaze with steady determination.