"
The Captain paused and looked straight at her with searching gaze.
"I just ran into Socola talking to this woman--"
"Is that all?"
"No."
"What else?"
"Yesterday I saw them pass each other on Main Street. Socola stooped and
picked up something from the pavement--"
"Something she dropped?"
"I'm sure of it--"
"But you didn't see her drop it?"
"No--"
"How can you be so absurd!"
"You don't believe what I tell you?"
"But it proves nothing--"
"To me, it's as plain as day--"
"Because you hate him. I'm ashamed of you, Dick."
"Mark my words, I'll prove it before I'm through."
"I'll give you the chance now--that's his knock on the front door--"
"I'd rather not make my accusation to-day--"
"You've made it to me."
"You're a loyal Southern girl. I had the right to make it to you."
The girl laughed.
"And I'll demand of him an explanation--"
Before he could protest Socola walked into the room and grasped Jennie's
hand.
"Captain Welford," she laughed, "has just accused you of hobnobbing with
the enemy on the streets--what explanation can you offer?"
"Need I explain?" he asked lightly.
"Miss Van Lew _is_ a suspicious character."
"That's my excuse, I fear. She is a character.
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