Quest looked at her and nodded.
"Don't mind hurting our feelings, Lenora," he said.

"French and I are up against it all right.

We're second best, at the present moment--I'll admit that--but the end hasn't come yet." "I am sorry," she murmured.

"I was led away for a moment.

But, Mr.Quest," she went on piteously, "can't we do something?
Laura's so brave.