Yet there was but a moment of confusion.

Again he wielded an iron restraint.

But he must leave the stage.

He could not tarry there after his big scene, especially under that piercing glance of the girl.
Somehow there was incredulity in it.
"Well, I guess I'll have to be going," he remarked jauntily, and turned for his exit.
"Say, Kid." The girl halted him a dozen feet away.
"Say, listen here.

This is on the level.