CHAPTER XX.
MOLLY TELLS HER STORY Her breath came in a little sob, and she sank back on the bench.
"For me?
How do you mean ?" "Surely I had every reason to distrust her, to question her character, and I could not believe you realized the sort of woman she is.

I felt it my duty to discover her purpose here, and to warn you if possible." "And you have succeeded?
You learned her purpose in your interview ?" "Not exactly," with regret.

"My suspicion was merely stimulated.

To tell the truth, we rather drifted into a renewal of our old quarrel.
However, between what she said, and parts of another conversation overheard, I know there is a blackmailing conspiracy on foot in which you are involved.

May I speak very frankly ?" "I certainly desire it," proudly.