We could be arrested, imprisoned." "I supposed you understood." "No doubt I did, but my brain was numbed; I could not comprehend.

It was not your fault, but mine; I do not blame you.

Only, must we go on ?" "We shall have to play out the game tonight, at least," I said, startled by her earnestness.

"I will talk with Coombs, and will tell you the result tomorrow.

Your nerves are all unstrung, and the affair may appear different by daylight." She put her hand in mine, her eyes on my face.
"No; it is not my nerves.