23/24 But at least you must answer me one question. You must tell me where he is." "Where who is ?" I asked. Her lips parted a little, and I could see the white glimmer of her teeth. "Tell me, or lie to me, or refuse to tell me! Which is it ?" "Upon my honour," I said, looking at her curiously, "I have no idea whom you mean!" She looked at inc steadily for several moments, her lips parted, her breath seeming to come sharply between her teeth. |