self between him and the door. "Since I have said so
much, I must say all. Listen! I have been making inquiries. I know more
about the Scarlet Cross and Anne's connection with it than you think.
Her fate is in my hands. I can prove her innocence."

"And you will--you will!"

"On condition that you give her up."

"I refuse to give her up," he cried angrily.

"Then she will be punished for a crime she did not commit."

"You know that she is innocent."

"I can prove it, and I shall do so. You know my price."

"Olga, do not speak like this. I would do much to save Anne----"

"And you refuse to save her," she replied scornfully.

"I refuse to give her up!"

"Then I shall do so--to the police. I know where she is."

"You do--that is why you are down here."

"I did not come here for that, but to see you. To make my terms. I love
you, and if you will give her up, I shall save her----"

"I can save her in spite of you," said Giles, walking hastily in the
door. "Your presence here confirms a fancy that I had. I can guess where
Anne is, and I'll save her."

"You will bring her to the light of day and she will be arrested. I
alone can save her."

"You will. Oh, Olga, be your better self, and----"

"You know my price," she said between her teeth.

"I can't pay it--I can't."

"Then you must be content to see her ruined."

"You are a devil!"

"And you are most polite. No; I am a woman who loves you, and who is
determined to have you at any cost."

"Can you really save Anne?"

"I can."

"Will you give me time to think?"

A flash of joy crossed her face. "Then I am not so indifferent to you as
you would have me suppose," she said softly.

"You are not so--no, no! I can't say it! Give me time! give me time!" He
opened the door.

"Wait, wait!" she said, and closed it again. "I will give you two days.
Then I return to London. If I have your promise, Anne shall be set free
from this accusation. If you tamper in the meantime with her--for you
may know where she is--I'll have her arrested at once."

"I will do nothing," he said in muffled tones.

"Swear! swear!" She placed her hands on his shoulders.

Giles stepped back to free himself. "I will swear nothing," he said in
icy tones. "I take my two days." So saying he opened the door, but not
quickly enough to prevent her kissing him.

"You are mine! you are mine!" she exclaimed exultingly. "Let Anne have
her liberty, her good name. I have you. You are min