Oscar held the light on the picture so the girl could see it. She looked at it intently and said:
"He is one I never saw before, but he is undoubtedly a confederate, and he believes I betrayed Argetti. It is a wonder he did not attack you."
"He merely sought to revenge his pals on you; but now what shall we do?"
"I must flee away."
"No, you will go with me. I will find a home for you."
As the detective spoke he flashed the light of his lantern square on the girl's face. Hers was indeed a remarkable face. She was very beautiful, and there was an expression upon it which Oscar, despite his discerning powers, could not interpret.
"Do you wish me to go with you?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"You have done me a service and in so doing have run yourself into peril. I must see that no harm comes to you."