“I did not learn everything I had hoped.”
“Don’t be afraid to acknowledge the truth!”
“You remember what I said when you were first offered the nomination by Mr. Peck—to beware of him?”
“Yes. You were wrong. But let’s not talk about that now!”
“I am certain now that I was right. I have the best of reasons for believing that Mr. Peck intends to sell you out.”
“What reasons?”
She hesitated a moment.
“I cannot give them to you—now. But I tell you I am certain he is planning treachery.”
“Your talk is wild. As wild as your ride out here to-night.”