This much I will say--his life depends upon it." "Papa!" Rose cried, startled.
"His life depends upon it," repeated Captain Danton.

"Only three in this house know his secret--myself, Ogden, and your sister Kate.

Ogden and Kate I can trust implicitly; can I place equal confidence in you ?" "Yes, papa," very faintly.
"Mr.Richards," pursued Captain Danton, with a slight tremor of voice, "is the nearest and dearest friend I have on this earth.

It would break my heart, Rose, if an ill befell him.

Do you see now why I am so anxious to preserve his secret; why I felt so deeply your rash act of last night ?" "Forgive me, papa!" sobbed Rose.