"But how? If you have him arrested——"
"No, nothing so clumsy as that. I began the attack by quarrelling with him yesterday."
"After you left me?"
"Yes. I pitched him into the ditch."
Her eyes looked frightened, and there was a tremor about her mouth.
"What have you done! It means an affair of honour."
"Just so, Nance. That was why I did it. I expect to hear from him in a few hours."
She was distressed and perplexed.
"But how can I let you do this—risking your life for us!"
"I am doing it because I like it."