For if this romantic damsel be truly what you picture her, I'll have to tell a pretty fib or two concerning her and you, I warrant you.

Leave that saucy baggage, Lanette, to me, Euan.

And you keep clear of her, too.

She's murderous to men's peace of mind--more fatal than ever since Clarissa played the fool." "I was assassinated by Lana long ago," said I, smiling.

"I am proof." "Nevertheless, beware!" she whispered, as Boyd and Lana came sauntering up.