"Of course I remember." "And remember your telling me that this time it's the real thing ?" "And it IS the real thing!" "You haven't--excuse me--asked her to marry you yet ?" "No.

I've been trying to get up my nerve." "Here's where you've got to excuse me once more, Dick--it's not my business to tell you what should be your relations with your family--but have you told your sister ?" "No." Dick hesitated.

"I suppose I should.

But I hadn't thought of it--yet.

You see--" Again Dick hesitated.
"Yes ?" prompted Larry.
"There are her relatives--that cousin and uncle.