"I'm very glad to know that." "Of course you are," Patty answered, with a laugh.
As usual, after one of her frank remarks, she turned away and struck chords on the piano.

Hilliard meditated the while, until his companion spoke again.
"You'll see her before long, I dare say ?" "Perhaps.

I don't know." "At all events, you'll _want_ to see her." "Most likely." "Will you promise me something ?" "If it's in my power to keep the promise." "It's only--I should be so glad if you wouldn't mention anything about my coming to see you that night in Gower Place." "I won't speak of it." "Quite sure ?" "You may depend upon me.

Would you rather she didn't know that I have seen you at all ?" "Oh, there's no harm in that.

I should be sure to let it out.