Chapter 29

“In that case I’m going,” she said. “I simply won’t stay on here at such a cost. Good heavens, my dear, I trust you. I’ve put myself in your hands. There’s no question of compromise, for no one will ever know. Besides, I want you near me. Last night I woke in the night and was frightened to death. If Roster could talk, he’d tell you.” She came to Ammiral’s side and laid her right hand on his arm. “Mr. Ammiral—Terence, please let me have my way. You’ve put me under a debt that can’t be reckoned—an obligation that I …