You see I happen to know all about it." Gresham considered the matter in silence for some time, and Collaton let him think without interruption.

They sat down now at one of the little tables and Collaton curtly ordered some drinks.
"It's a very simple matter," Gresham finally stated.

"My father was to have married Miss Joy's aunt but did not.

When the aunt came to die she left Miss Joy a million dollars, but coupled with it the provision that she must marry me.

That's all." "It's enough," laughed Collaton.