He turned inquiringly towards the judge, who, though slightly shocked by the question, recovered himself quickly.
"What do you think it was, sir ?" Charley asked quietly.
"A woman--and revenge, perhaps," answered the judge, with a matter-of-course air.
A few moments afterwards the judge was carried off by Kathleen's uncle to see some rare old books; Billy, his work being done, vanished; and Kathleen and Charley were left alone.
"You did not answer me in the court-room," Kathleen said.

"I called to you." "I wanted to hear you say them here," he rejoined.

"Say what ?" she asked, a little puzzled by the tone of his voice.
"Your congratulations," he answered.
She held out a hand to him.

"I offer them now.

It was wonderful.