He approached her, and took her cold hand.

A half-smile parted her pale lips.
"You have courage--you have devotion," he said gravely.

"I believe you regret the step you have taken.

If you could undo what you have done, even at peril to yourself, dare you do it ?" "Yes," she said breathlessly.
"You are known to the enemy.

If I am surrounded, you could pass through their lines unquestioned ?" "Yes," she said eagerly.
"A note from me would pass you again through the pickets of our headquarters.