Just consider, if you will, what has been accomplished for our mutual benefit: The girl has disappeared under suspicious circumstances; before she again rejoins her family and friends she will either be my wife or Arthur Weldon will prefer not to marry her.

That leaves him open to appreciate the charms of Diana Von Taer, does it not?
Already, my dear cousin, your wishes are accomplished.

My own task, I admit, is a harder one, because it is more delicate." The cold-blooded brutality of this argument caused even Diana to shudder.

She looked at the young man half fearfully as she asked: "What is your task ?" "Why, first to quiet Louise's fears; then to turn her by specious arguments--lies, if you will--against Weldon; next to induce her to give me her hand in honest wedlock.

I shall tell her of my love, which is sincere; I shall argue--threaten, if necessary; use every reasonable means to gain her consent." "You'll never succeed!" cried Diana, with conviction.
"Then I'll try other tactics," said he blandly.
"If you do, you monster, I'll expose you," warned the girl.
"Having dissolved partnership, you won't be taken into my confidence, my fair cousin.