"I give you my word of honor there will be no recriminations." "I must be alone--to-night," she cried, flaring into a passionate vehemence.

"Marcelle and I will return to my apartment.

You know where it is.

Come there in the morning, at any hour you choose, but go now, this instant, or I shall refuse to leave the hotel, no matter what the consequences." Her voice rose almost to a scream, and Schmidt, a profound student of human nature, realized that any extra pressure would be fatal.

He had succeeded.