But you misunderstand; this is altogether a business matter.

This young woman whom I expect is coming here on a mining deal--it is not a love affair at all, I assure you." Westcott's eyes sparkled, yet without merriment.
"Quite pleased to be so assured," he answered carelessly.

"In what manner can I satisfy your curiosity?
You have already been informed, I believe, that the person relative to whom you inquire is a Miss Stella Donovan, of New York; that she has the appearance and manners of a lady, and possesses brown hair and grey eyes.

Is there anything more ?" "Why, no--certainly not." "I thought possibly you might care to question me regarding my acquaintance with the young woman ?" Westcott went on, his voice hardening slightly.

"If so, I have not the slightest objection to telling you that it consists entirely of acting as her escort from the station to the hotel.