"One thing more, Russ.

It--it was dif--difficult telling Diane we--we were engaged.

I lied to Uncle.

But what else could I have told Diane?
I--I--Oh--was it--" She faltered.
"Sally, you lied to Sampson to save me.

But you must have accepted me before you could have told Diane the truth." "Oh, Russ, I had--in my heart! But it has been some time since you asked me--and--and--" "You imagined my offer might have been withdrawn.