She did not answer immediately. “Can René secure a license?” she asked finally.
“Yes.” His penetrating gaze never wavered as he studied her. “You will help them?”
“I will.”
Maynard lowered his voice. “Do you quite realize what your promise implies?” he asked anxiously. “The Burnhams will bitterly resent your part in Evelyn’s marriage, and they are in a position to make things most unpleasant for you.”
“Are they?” Marian’s back stiffened. “I am not afraid of the Burnhams or—any one.”
Maynard sat back and glanced away from her. “Then you are fully determined to assist Evelyn and René to elope?” he asked.
“I am.”
“Why?”
“Why?” Marian eyed him in surprise, “Because of my affection for Evelyn.”
“You think, then, a hasty marriage is wise?”