"You forget the letter you showed me. Mr. Van Diest might be interested."
"I showed you that letter in confidence. You wouldn't betray——"
"Oh, wouldn't I? I'd betray any confidence that would keep you safe."
"It's lovely of you," he began.
"And I shall do it too," she cut in.
"Oh, very well," said Barraclough coldly.
Her arms went round his neck and drew his cheek to hers.
"Would you stop loving me if I did?"
"I couldn't stop loving you whatever happened."
"Oh, Tony, take me with you. I wouldn't mind then. I've promised to share my life with you—aren't I good to share a single danger?"