“I’ve been looking for it,” John broke in. “Well?”

“A squadron has surrounded Mrs. Wilson’s boarding house to wait for you.”

“Merciful God! what have I done!” Stella sobbed inaudibly.

John touched her hand soothingly at the sound of her sob, bent low and whispered tenderly:

“It’s all right—dearest—you love me!”


BOOK III—PRISONER AND TRAITOR