The girl did not speak. There was a light of pure desperation in her eyes and her lips remained obstinately closed. He stood watching her for a little while and finally shrugged his shoulders.
‘I’m sorry,’ he said. ‘You could have trusted us.’
He had reached the door before she called him back.
‘If only I knew what to do,’ she said brokenly. ‘If only I knew what to do.’
Lance went suddenly across the room and took her hand. He looked young for his years and very handsome as he peered down into her face.
‘We are both reputable people, my dear girl,’ he said. ‘We’ll give you our credentials if you’ll let us. We found that holder in such very odd circumstances that it made us curious, and quite by chance we were able to trace it to you. Won’t you tell us all about it? We’ll help you if w
