Van Reypen full of his new happiness, and eager to see Azalea again, Farnsworth still amazed, and a little uncomfortable over the whole matter.

He felt a responsibility for Azalea, and yet, if Phil was willing to take her without further knowledge of her family,--why should he, Bill, object?
Azalea had not yet come downstairs, and Patty chaffed the two men on their sober faces.
"What's the matter ?" she cried, gaily.

"You two been quarrelling ?" "Come for a stroll on the terrace, and I'll tell you, Patty," said Phil, for he really wanted to tell Patty himself.
"You see," he said, as they passed out of earshot of the others, "I'm bowled over." "I know! Betty Gale.

And I'm _so_ glad, Phil.

I know you used to like me,--and I was and am fond of you,--but you needn't think I resent your loving another.