She nodded. "Of course I'm going to keep it. If I don't, how can I
find out what he wants?" She rose from her chair and came forward to
where Colin was standing. "I--I'm awfully grateful for what you've
done," she said shyly, "and I can't tell you what a comfort it is to
know that I've got someone who's ready to help me." She paused.
"All the same," she added, "I'm not in the least frightened of Major
Fenton. I've had a lot of practice in looking after myself."