Chapter 3
AS NARANI asked her question Claverdon laughed. "That is what I came to ask you, Narani."
The woman's dark eyes expressed surprise, and there was a note of it in her voice as she replied, "Indeed, Mr. Claverdon! But why should you come to me?"
"Because I think you know the secret of that Gate," was the answer, quietly given.
"If I denied all knowledge―"
Claverdon laughed. "I would not do that if I were you. It would be a waste of time."
Narani did not reply for a moment. A calculating look came on the beautiful face, and her eyes had again the clouded look. Then she gave a little laugh that had in it a ring of mockery.
"You seem very sure, Mr. Claverdon. But I beseech you to reflect that you may be mistaken."
"No," answered Claverdon stubbornly. Then he continued sharply.
