They will say, This Captain Carroll could say all that before them." "But if they knew," said the young officer, drawing closer to her with a paling face but brightening eyes, "if they knew I had anything else to say, Miss Saltonstall--something--pardon me--did I hurt your hand ?--something for HER alone--is there one of them that would have the right to object?
Do not think me foolish, Miss Saltonstall--but--I beg--I implore you to tell me before I say more." "Who would have a right ?" said Maruja, withdrawing her hand but not her dangerous eyes.

"Who would dare forbid you talking to me of my sister?
I have told you that Amita is free--as we all are." Captain Carroll fell back a few steps and gazed at her with a troubled face.

"It is possible that you have misunderstood, Miss Saltonstall ?" he faltered.

"Do you still think it is Amita that I"-- he stopped and added passionately, "Do you remember what I told you ?--have you forgotten last night ?" "Last night was--last night!" said Maruja, slightly lifting her shoulders.

"One makes love at night--one marries in daylight.