And "Is it Basterga ?" he cried.

"Is it of him that you are afraid?
If you are----" "Hush!" she cried, raising her hand in warning.

"Hush!" And then, "You did not--hear anything ?" she asked.

For an instant her eyes met his.
"No." He met her look, puzzled; and, obeying her gesture, he listened afresh.

"No, I heard nothing.