"Yes--I suppose it is," he said, repentantly.
"I'll wait till all is settled.

What did your father say in that last letter ?" He meant about his progress with the petition; but she, mistaking him, frankly spoke of the personal part.

"He said--what I have implied.
Should I tell more plainly ?" "Oh no--don't, if it is a secret." "Not at all.

I will tell every word, straight out, Giles, if you wish.
He said I was to encourage you.

There.