I wish to be sure that we are alone." Dominey did as he was bidden.

The furthermost corners of the room, with its many wings of book-filled shelves, were illuminated.

She nodded.
"Now turn them all out again except this one," she directed, "and wheel me up an easy-chair.

No, I choose this settee.

Please seat yourself by my side." "Is this going to be serious ?" he asked, with some slight disquietude.
"Serious but wonderful," she murmured, lifting her eyes to his.