She did not answer him.
“Yes, that is going to be the result,” he continued in his slow, husky voice. “Only one thing can save me.”
“And that?”
He stared at her for a moment with wildly burning eyes. Then he wet his dry lips.
“That is for you to countermand this extra.”
“You ask me to do that?”
“It is my only chance. I do.”
“I believe you are out of your mind!” she cried.
“I believe I am!” he said hoarsely.