I merely told him to go after you." "For what purpose ?" "So pretty a girl should not ask that.

Carver, close the door, and wait outside." I could mark the quick rise and fall of her bosom, And the look of fear she was unable to disguise.

Yet not a limb moved as the door closed, nor did the glance of those brown eyes waver.
"You are not the same man I met here before," she began doubtfully.
"He said he was connected with the sheriff's office.

Who are you ?" "My name is Kirby; the sheriff is here under my orders." "Kirby!--the--the gambler ?" "Well I play cards occasionally, and you have probably heard of me before.

Even if you never had until tonight, it is pretty safe to bet that you do now.