Out of her sphere - University Library

240 OUT OF HER SPHERE.
public, spare her name. There is no need
to speak of motives. Is it not enough for
me to say that I know how she came by
her death, and that Audley Dale was not
with her when I left her where I knew,
within another hour, the water would flow
in and cover her ? I should not have
spoken to you of her guilt—but you are liis
friend. Doubtless he has told you at times
of his victory, plumed and gloried himself in
his conquest. But you must screen her.
I v/ill never open my lips again if you do n't
promise that,"
" Your wife's good name is safe enough
with me."
" You look like an honest man. I do n t
think he looked like a villain—and yet he
ruined our two lives. I wonder if I have
done well in trusting you so much."
His voice faltered—he was evidently the
worse for the interview. Temple Masters
went to the door— "I must learn what