I remember that it made me most indignant that she could be so happy in such circumstances, but I said nothing.

She looked me up and down and remarked, "Really from your appearance you might have seen the Ragnall ghost, or be going to be married against your will, or--I don't know what.

Also you have forgotten to fasten your tie." I looked in the glass.

It was true, for there hung the ends down my shirt front.

Then I struggled with the wretched thing until at last she had to help me, which she did laughing softly.