7/33 The whole kitchen has fallen in love with you. I found that out last night after you had gone away. That little Annette told me so." "It was to tease you," said John, who understood at once and who was willing to fib in a good cause. "I saw her watching through a window a fine big fellow, exactly your size, age and appearance, and with the same name. I said something about his being a hulking hostler and she turned upon me like a hawk." "Now, did she ?" exclaimed Jacques, a great smile spreading slowly across his face. |