"There is nothing to fear." "You are here--alone ?" "Yes," smiling in memory.

"There were occupants when I first arrived, but they were persuaded to depart.

I had a suspicion you might prefer it that way." "Yes," puzzled by his manner, yet softly pushing the door back so as to exclude the light.

"I can see better now.

Are--are you sure no one can overhear?
I have something to tell you--something important." "There is no one else here, yet some one might stumble into this room.
It is not private, you know.