9/12 He fulfilled his part of the bargain. I was nothing but his bailiff's daughter, remember; a bailiff who had robbed him--for whose escape from penal servitude I paid the price." "Great Heavens!" said Nap. "I tell you because I know you are my friend and because I want you to understand. We will never--please--speak of it again." "Wait!" Nap's voice rang stern. |