Yes, I've sure got work of importance ahead of me." "I must go back and get some clothes," she said, At which he would have demurred had he not seen that she could not travel in her present condition.
"Very well.

But don't let anybody see you." "Of course not." "It's getting late, and your folks will be abed." He looked at his watch.

"Midnight! Be here in an hour, and I'll have the skiff ready." The light of sacrifice was in Necia's eyes, and her cheeks were blanched with the pallor of a great resolution.

She did not stop to reason why or how she had been led to this disposal of her future, but clutched desperately at Stark's plan of rescue from her agonizing predicament.
"I'll be here in an hour," she said, simply.
He let her out, closed the door after her, and locked it; then, drawing a deep breath, he raised his clenched hands above his head, and gave a great sigh of exultation.

Next he took out his six-shooter and examined it carefully.