Kate said: "I'll make a bargain with you.

I'll kiss you to-night, and if we come to an agreement next Sunday night, you shall kiss me.

Is that all right ?" The reply was so indistinct Kate was not sure of it; but she took his face between her hands and gave him exactly the same kind of kiss she would have given Adam, 3d.

She hesitated an instant, then gave him a second.

"You may take that to your mother," she said, and fled up the walk..