"Can I have a few words with you, Mr. Dunne?" came the question.
"Great Scott!" thought our hero, but the exclamation did not escape his
lips.
"Certainly, Miss Alice," he answered.
"I can rely upon your honor that what passes between us shall be
strictly confidential?"
"Yes, miss."
"You will not even reveal the fact that I met you?"
"I will not, but will not your aunt miss you?"
"No, she retired over an hour ago. She is a heavy sleeper; even the
prospect of a visit from burglars would not keep her awake as long as
the prospect was only a suspicion. She is a very brave lady; my aunt is
a very remarkable woman."
"No doubt; but now what can I do for you?"
"A crisis compels me to be singularly frank with you."
"It is better so if I am to serve you in any way."
"I am about to make an extraordinary request."
"All right."
"It is possible those burglars may visit our house to-night."
"Yes, it is possible, not probable. I tell you now I am only exercising
due precaution, I do not really anticipate a visit from the
housebreakers.
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