"Then, in exchange, you can marry me." Elizabeth was startled at PhilipBenton's remark. She thought it was a cruel joke. But Philip was serious. Hewould take the police off the case of finding Mr. Jessup, Elizabeth'sbeloved boss, and the painting he had stolen; she would marry Philiptemporarily for some obscure but calculating reason of his own. It was to bea business arrangement, nothing more. Yet Elizabeth found it increasinglydifficult to keep emotions out of the situation...