"Even Madelene," thought she, "who has not a glance for other people's affairs, knows how it is between Dory and me." It was Madelene's turn to be repentant and apologetic.

"I didn't mean quite that," she stammered.

"Of course I know you care for Dory--" The tears came to Del's eyes and the high color to her cheeks.

"You needn't make excuses," she cried.

"It's the truth.