Remember that!" He gripped her suddenly by both arms.

"By Heaven!" he said passionately.
"I'll do worse than beat you if you dare to trifle with me!" She tried to laugh, but his look frightened her.

She turned as white as the muslin wrap she wore.

"Richard--Dick--don't," she gasped helplessly.
He held her locked to him.

"You've gone too far," he said.
"I haven't, Dick! I haven't!" she protested.