I wanted her to come here before, but she didn't care about it.

Now she's altered her mind, and I'm very glad." Hilliard hesitated in putting the next question.
"Do you still feel anxious about her ?" The girl met his eyes for an instant.
"No.

It's all right now." "There's one thing I should like you to tell me--if you can." "About Miss Madeley ?" "I don't think there can be any harm in your saying yes or no.

Is she engaged to be married ?" Patty replied with a certain eagerness.
"No! Indeed she isn't.

And she never has been." "Thank you." Hilliard gave a sigh of relief.