There was something peculiarly sinister about his masked face.

She almost felt as if he were menacing her.
Nevertheless she made unfaltering reply.

"For a reason that means much to me, though it may not appeal to you.

Because my husband is not always sane, and I am afraid of what he might do to you if he were provoked any further." "Great Lucifer!" said Nap.

"Does he think I make love to you then ?" She did not answer him.