You see, she got it into her head somehow that I was square, and--and, well, that I cared enough to help her." "Wait a minute, Sergeant," broke in Kane, kindly, realizing the other's embarrassment, and resting one hand on his sleeve.

"You do not need to apologize for Miss McDonald.

I know something of what is going on at this post, although, damn me if I 've ever got on to the straight facts.

You mean that Dupont woman ?" "Yes, she 's concerned in the matter, but there are others also." "Why could n't the girl tell her father ?" "That is where the main trouble lies, Captain.

Major McDonald seems to be completely under the control of Mrs.Dupont.