You know that I love Anne, that I love no one but her.
I would give my life to find her to prove her innocence."
"Even your life will not bring her to you or save her from the law.
Giles"—she held out her arms—"I love you."
"The heat of the room is too much for you.
I will go."
"No!" She flung herself between him and the door. "Since I have said so much, I must say all.
Listen!
I have been making inquiries.
I know more about the Scarlet Cross and Anne's connection with it than you think.
Her fate is in my hands.
I can prove her innocence."
"And you will—you will!"
"On condition that you give her up."
"I refuse to give her up," he cried angrily.
"Then she will be punished for a crime she did not commit."
"You know that she is innocent."
"I can prove it, and I shall do so.
You know my price."
"Olga, do not speak like this.
I would do much to save Anne——"
"And you refuse to save her," she replied scornfully.
"I refuse to give her up!"
"Then I shall do so—to the police.
I know where she is."
"You do—that is why you are down here."
"I did not come here for that, but to see you.
To make my terms.
I love you, and if you will give her up, I shall save her——"
"I can save her in spite of you," said Giles, walking hastily in the door. "Your presence here confirms a fancy that I had.
I can guess where Anne is, and I'll save her."
"You will bring her to the light of day and she will be arrested.
I alone can save her."
"You will.
Oh, Olga, be your better self, and——"
"You know my price," she said between her teeth.
"I can't pay it—I can't."
"Then you must be content to see her ruined."
"You are a devil!"
"And you are most polite.
No; I am a woman who loves you, and who is determined to have you at any cost."
"Can you really save Anne?"
"I can."
"Will you give me time to think?"
A flash of joy crossed her face.
"Then I am not so indifferent to you as you would have me suppose," she said softly.
"You are not so—no, no!
I can't say it!
Give me time! give me time!" He opened the door.
"Wait, wait!" she said, and closed it again. "I will give you two days.