My brother Biddy wants to marry Jean, and I've great hopes that it may work out all right." Mrs.Hope sat forward in her chair.
"I had my suspicions.

Jean has changed lately; nothing to take hold of, but I have felt a difference.

It wasn't the money--that's an external thing--the change was in Jean herself, a certain reticence where there had been utter frankness; a laugh more frequent, but not quite so gay and light-hearted.

Has he spoken to her ?" "Yes, but Jean wouldn't hear of it." "Dear me! I could have sworn she cared." "I think she does, but Jean is proud.

What a silly thing pride is! However, Biddy is very tenacious, and he isn't at all down-hearted about his rebuff.