Jaro wasn't sure but he thought he detected a feline note in her tone. He led the way back into the passage, closed the exit.
Joan clutched his hand again. "That woman!"
"Attractive, isn't she?" he said with a chuckle. "Ouch!" he said. "That wasn't very lady-like."
"What wasn't?" asked Joan sweetly. "I didn't do anything."
"Well, someone kicked me," he replied.
"You don't think I'd do a thing like that? Do you?"
"Yes," he said. He inched ahead along the lightless passage.
"Jaro."
There was no reply.
"Jaro!" cried the girl in panic. "Where are you? Wait for me, Jaro. I'll never kick you again."