As she entered Paul swung round from his writing chair and started to his feet.

"Oh, Paul, I said the 20th for the Disabled Soldiers and Sailors, didn't I?
I made a mistake.

I'm engaged that afternoon." "I don't think so, dearest lady," said Paul.
"I am." "Then you've told me nothing about it," said Paul the infallible.
"I know," she said meekly.

"It's all my fault.

I never told you.