We are safe here, unless some sudden current should draw the fire down upon us.

You are not frightened ?" She pressed his hand; she was thinking of the pale face of Dunn, lying in the secure retreat she had purchased for him at such a sacrifice.

Yet the possibility of danger to him now for a moment marred her present happiness and security.

"You think the fire will not go north of where you found me ?" she asked softly.
"I think not," he said, "but I will reconnoitre.

Stay where you are." They pressed hands, and parted.