It's one thing or the other with me now.

I must find her and if she says me nay, I go back to Arizona for good and all.
No more East for me." Jim Kenerley, catching the earnest note in Farnsworth's voice, had all he could do to keep from telling him then and there of Patty's presence under that same roof, but a decided head-shake from Adele restrained him.
For Adele felt in honour bound to keep Patty's secret, unless the girl herself released her from her promise.
As soon as she could, Adele excused herself and left the two men to smoke and chat together.

She went to Patty's room, determined to find out the true state of affairs.

But Patty was asleep, and so profoundly did she slumber that it seemed a shame to waken her.
So the game went on.

Adele went back downstairs, and the three friends spent a pleasant evening together.