"That do-or-die look of yours is rather ominous.

Don't forget you're my partner! I can't spare you, you know." She uttered a shaky laugh.

"Of course you can't.

Blue Hill Farm would go to pieces without me, wouldn't it?
I've often thought I'm quite indispensable." "You are to me," said Burke briefly; and ere the quick colour had sprung to her face, he also had gone his way..