I dared scarcely speak to any one about the matter.

I have listened on street corners; I have made errands to newspaper offices.

I meant to get you away if-- Well, never mind--I tell you, you do not realize what you did, Cynthia." Cynthia glanced at him without moving her head, then she looked away, her face quivering slightly, more as if from a reflection of his agitation than from her own.

"You say you saw her," she said.
"This afternoon," the man went on, "I got fairly desperate.

I resolved to go to the fountain-head for information, and take my chances.