“Ah!”
Nick Carter opened his eyes a trifle.
Barnes colored under the scrutiny to which he found himself subjected.
“You are a very warm friend of this girl?”
“I am.”
“You might even be said to be her champion.”
“Yes. I should be proud to bear the title.”
“Will you answer my question?”
“I will do so since you make a point of it, until you reach a certain limit.”
“Name it.”