She had to read it a second time before she could comprehend its purport.
"Ferdinand going to be married! He never said a word about it when he was here.

And he don't say a word about Californy.

Then again he says he hasn't seen me for years.

Merciful man! I see it now--the other fellow was an impostor!" exclaimed Miss Deborah, jumping, to her feet in excitement.

"What did he want to deceive an old woman for ?" It flashed upon her at once.