"Not, however, because he is rich." "No; not because he is rich.

But because, being worthy of such happiness, his circumstances should enable him to marry, and to enjoy it." "Yes, exactly," said Bell.

"That is just it." Then she sat down, and in sitting down put an end to the conversation.

"That is just it," she had said.

But as soon as the words were spoken she declared to herself that it was not so, and that Crofts was wrong.