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“Now,” went on Diana, waving the gun in a constant arc that included them both. “I guess you know I’m in a serious mood. Understand this first of all. As far as I’m concerned neither of you have any rights whatsoever and I’d kill you both rather than leave this room without getting what I came for. I asked if he’d promised to marry you.”

“Yes,” said Elaine sullenly.

The gun moved toward Charley.

“Is that so?”

He licked his lips, nodded.

“My God!” said Diana in contempt. “And you admit it. Oh, it’s funny, it’s absurd—if I didn’t care so much I’d laugh.”

“Look here!” muttered Charley, “I’m not going to stand much of this, you know.”

“Yes you are! You’re soft enough to stand anything now.” She turned to the girl, who was trembling. “Have you any letters of his?”

Elaine shook her head.

“You lie,” said Diana. “Go and get them! I’ll give you three. One——”

Elaine rose nervously and went into the other room. Diana edged along the table, keeping her constantly in sight.

“Hurry!”

Elaine returned with a small package in her hand which Diana took and slipped into her blazer pocket.