John had begun to tease her about Luke Roy, I believe, and she did not like it." Mr.John Massingbird's conscience called up the little episode of the coveted kiss.

But it might not be altogether prudent to confess it in full conclave.
"It is true that I did joke Rachel about Luke," he said.

"It seemed to anger her very much, and she paid me out with some hard words.

My mother returned at the same moment.

She asked what was the matter; I said I had joked Rachel about Luke, and that Rachel did not like it." "Yes, that was it," acquiesced Mrs.Verner.