“No, no,” Eve cried, starting up to prevent Peter answering.
But the big man motioned her to calm herself.
“Don’t worry, Eve, my dear,” he said. “This thing’s between Jim an’ me. And I don’t think there’s going to be much explanation needed.”
Jim nodded, and his glance fell on Elia. He was wondering what part the boy was playing in the scene.
“It’s Will,” said Peter. “We’ve got to get him warned––for her sake.” He nodded in Eve’s direction, but turned away quickly as her face dropped into her two hands and remained hidden.
“You don’t need to tell me any more, Peter,” said Jim, huskily. “Just give me the other details. You see, I fancy I know all about him, except his whereabouts.”
Eve looked up startled.
“You know,” she whispered in awe.
Jim nodded.