“Then I am doubly glad I kissed you.”
“You held me.”
“No matter. Tell me, I am dying of impatience.”
“You made a promise to the old man, did you not?”
“Yes, and I think I understand. He must have known the secret. How did he discover it?”
“He knew immediately and accused me and I confessed.”
“And I was a stupid.”
“You did not find me out.”
“Who are you?”
“Helen Vail.”