"But Dr. Lamour married his patient," said the Tracer mildly.
"He—I—that need not be necessary—"
"But if it should prove necessary?"
"I—you—"
"Answer me, child."
She stared across at Carden, biting her red lips. He turned pink promptly and fidgeted.
"He has got it!" she whispered excitedly. "Oh, do you mind if I take him for mine? I am perfectly wild to begin on him!"
"You have not yet answered my question," said the old gentleman gravely. "Do you lack the courage to marry him if it becomes necessary to do so in order to devote your entire life to studying him?"
"Oh—it cannot be necessary—"
"You lack the courage."