CHAPTER XXX
THE MILLS OF GOD
Norton had dropped into a seat with apparent carelessness, while Tom stood immovable, his face a mask.
The girl looked quickly from one to the other, her breath coming in quick gasps.
She turned to Tom:
"Why did you lock the door—what does it mean?"
Norton hastened to answer, his tones reassuringly simple:
"Why, only that we wished to be alone for a few moments——"
"Yes, we understand each other now," Tom added.
Helen's eyes flashed cautiously from one to the other: