65/68 But I believe you told them to me in good faith, and that you were misinformed by the Federal agents who cooked up the absurd story. And--and I don't want to see you punished, Mr.Brice," she faltered, unconsciously tightening her clasp on his arm. "Milo is terribly strong. Take me as far as the end of the path, and then go across the lawn to the road, instead of coming in. Please do!" "That is sweet of you," said Gavin, after a moment's pause, wherein his desire to laugh struggled with a far deeper and more potent emotion. |