"Of course you're not serious! For the moment I flattered myself you were. You're joking. Funny, isn't it?"
"Supposing I am serious?" she said.
"By Jove, I believe I'd ask you! The temptation would be more than mortal man could resist," he said.
"Try! Let me see how you make love—I am sure you'd be eloquent."
"Don't let us carry this game too far, Eve; it might develop into something serious," said Alan.
"Something serious—good heavens, if he only knew!" she thought. "But what can a poor woman do with such a man. You are very blind, Alan."
CHAPTER XIV
INSIDE THE KEEP
Carl Meason was very busy. He sat up late, poring over maps, tracing routes. Abel Head said:
"He doesn't seem to have a minute to spare."