Barbara found herself face to face with Hugo Gearey. At sight of him her
heart lurched.
He removed his hat and bowed. Then, turning to Dunbar he said, with
strict military formality, "Sergeant Dunbar, may I have five minutes
alone with Miss Tower? I have an important message for her."
Dunbar scowled. "Barbara, is it your wish to talk with Private Gearey
for five minutes?"
Barbara was torn. She knew that Gearey was not to be trusted, yet with
all these men around to protect her--and if he did have a message--