She flashed one wonderful smile at him and rose to her feet.
"It is agreed," she declared.

"When I need help--and it may be at any moment--I shall call upon you." "I shall be honored," he assured her, gravely.

"In the meantime, please tell me--are we to speak of this to Rosario ?" "Leave it to me," she begged.

"I cannot explain to you what all this means, but I think that Mr.Rosario can take care of himself.

We must go back now to the bridge-room.