One can't get anywhere without proper discussion." The girl sighed.

"Very well--let's discuss.

You begin." "My month," said Spence firmly, "is almost up.

I shall have to move along on Friday." "On Friday ?" If he had intended to startle her, he had certainly succeeded.

"Was--was the arrangement only for a month ?" she asked in a lowered voice.
"The arrangement was to continue for as long as I wished.