What was it that Burke was hiding behind that curt manner?
She was sure there was something.
"What will Guy do for refreshment ?" she said, as she set dishes and plates upon the table.
"He'll have some tinned stuff in that shanty of his," said Burke.
She turned from the table with abrupt resolution.

"Have something to eat, partner," she said, "and then tell me all about it!" She looked for the sudden gleam of his smile, but she looked in vain.

He regarded her, indeed, but it was with sombre eyes.
"You go back to bed!" he reiterated.

"There is no necessity for you to stay up.

You can see him for yourself in the morning." He would have seated himself at the table with the words, but she laid a quick, appealing hand upon his arm, deterring him.