But a woman’s life is all chance. Lucy saw that perhaps she had been attracted to Martin all along. And so I'll tell you what I did —" And she burst into a laugh that froze Jack's blood in his veins. Manning,” she said, “for a time—Will you tell no one? Will you keep this—our secret? I’m doubtful—Will you please not even tell my aunt?” “As you will,” he said. ” She taunted. C. You think you will. “That sounds so uncouth,” she murmured. ” “It is my wish to be alone,” she said wearily.