By the way, did you bolt that door again ?" She moved toward the alcove.
"Yes, I did," said the Doctor quickly, still seeming unconvinced of the wisdom of her attitude.
"Miss Van Gorder, I confess--I'm very anxious for you," he continued.
"This letter is--ominous.

Have you any enemies ?" "Don't insult me! Of course I have.

Enemies are an indication of character." The Doctor's smile held both masculine pity and equally masculine exasperation.

He went on more gently.
"Why not accept my hospitality in the village to-night ?" he proposed reasonably.

"It's a little house but I'll make you comfortable.