Maitland took her hands in his.
"Hello, Annette! I saw you there.

Why! What's up, little girl ?" A sudden rush of tears had filled her eyes.
"Oh, nothing.

I am just excited, I guess.

I don't know what--" She pulled her hands away.

"But you were great!" She laughed shrilly.
"Oh, it was your friend McNish did the trick," said Captain Jack.