scarlet flame. She was frightened at the swift
realization of its overwhelming reality. The touch of
his hand thrilled to the last fiber and nerve of her
body. Her own trembling fingers clung to him with
desperate longing tenderness. She roused herself with
an effort and drew away.

"That's enough now. I must have a little common-
sense. Let's go----"

He clung to her hand.

"You'll let me come to see you, tomorrow night?"

"Yes----"

"And the next night--and every night this week--
what's the difference? There's nobody to say no, is
there?"

"No one."

"You'll let me?"

"Tomorrow sure. Maybe you won't want to come the
next night."

"Maybe I won't! Just wait and see!"

He seized both hands again and held her at arms'