Chapter 15

“Our relations,” she said, “will always remain on a business basis.” “You don’t like me, personally?” “What do you mean?” “Well, we are affianced.” “Oh, yes; I forgot.” “Don’t forget. It’s the only reason Barney Welper let you in. Our manner toward each other, here, ought to confirm the idea.” “Oh.” “You are an actress; you ought to play the sweetheart convincingly.” “How often do you come here, Mr. Lanier?” “Quite often,” he replied with the slightest touch of a grin. “Very well,” she said coolly, “my manner towar…