Yet he does nothing, except light a match and give her a chance to recognise his face.

He does not seize her, he does not stifle her voice, as he could have done--yes, as he could have done, before she could have uttered a cry.

He strikes a match and shows her his face." "So that he might see hers," said Linforth.

Ralston shook his head.

He was not satisfied with that explanation.