Why had he offered her that kiss on board The Tigress? Perhaps that had been his hour of disenchantment. You do not believe his statement?" "I do not," replied Winifred. ‘I can answer that. “I will take my chance. Mama will be expecting me. But she was relentless. ’ ‘The word of whom?’ came scoffingly from the pretty lips. "She has," rejoined Sheppard.