Publisher's Synopsis
Excerptas a response in the presence of Locke which was not inspired in his own society. He hurried her into the library.It was as though the entrance of Paul and Eva had been preconcerted. The partners, in their dispute, stopped and turned as the young people entered and moved over to a divan. Balcom lowered his voice and plucked at Brent's sleeve as he nodded toward the couple."I could trust you better if they were married within a week," suggested Balcom.Brent recoiled, but Balcom affected not to notice."Then I will believe that you are dealing fairly with me," he emphasized.
