“That is not an answer.�
“Then I will accept the verdict of the jury, and reply: ‘Not guilty.’�
“Even that does not tell me your impression concerning it, Mr. Lynne.�
“I would much prefer to believe you to be entirely innocent than to think that you had so much as a guilty thought in your mind, madam.�
“Thank you. Don’t call me madam.�
“How shall I address you?�
“By my given name if you will; not by name at all, if it is difficult. The difficulty will be overcome after a little.�
He did not reply. She took her hands away from his head and swung herself around beside him and seated herself upon the arm of the chair. It was a morris chair, and she could sit there comfortably. Still she did not discover the presence of Red Mike, for she did not take her eyes from the face of Lynne, although he was not looking at her.
“This is better,� she said; and she sighed.
“Is it?� he asked; and, before she could reply, he added: “Do you know, madam, I believe you are creating no end of trouble for yourself?�