"This is cruel—you cannot mean it, when I am risking my life here in your cause. You say that but to prove me, Georgia."
"I mean every word of it. Think not I have no eyes, Senor Owen—I have seen all. Doubtless your risk has been considerably ameliorated by the pleasant company you are forced to seek."
Then he knew what she meant.
The shoe was on the other foot—it had come her turn to show jealousy.
"Georgia, I can explain everything——"
"I refuse to listen, knowing how weak I should be under the sound of your voice."
"I swear you wrong me."
"Senor, I saw everything—you might tell me a wonderful tale, but I could never forget."
"Georgia, for the last time I implore you to give me a hearing—that girl——"