She had a dinner and dance on her mind." But Deborah pressed her questions and he gave her brief replies.
"Well, what shall we do about it ?" he asked.
"Nothing--until we know something more." Roger regarded her fiercely.
"Why don't you go up and talk to her, then ?" "She's asleep yet--" "Never mind if she is! If she's going to marry a chap like that and ruin her life it's high time she was up for her breakfast!" While he scanned his Sunday paper he heard Deborah in the pantry.

She emerged with a breakfast tray and he saw her start up to Laura's room.

She was there for over an hour.

And when she returned to his study, he saw her eyes were shining.

How women's eyes will shine at such times, he told himself in annoyance.
"Well ?" he demanded.
"Better leave her alone to-day," she advised.