And his Southern pride would fire at interference.

I don't like him, but for his daughter's sake I hope we're wrong." Steele's eyes, deep and gleaming in the moonlight, searched my face.
"Son, sure you're not in love with her--you'll not fall in love with her ?" "No.

I am positive.

Why ?" "Because in either case I'd likely have need of a new man in your place," he said.
"Steele, you know something about Sampson--something more!" I exclaimed swiftly.
"No more than you.

When I meet him face to face I may know more.