Her eyes were fixed anxiously upon his face.

She completely ignored his question.
"The news at once!" she insisted.

"Tell me, Arnold!" He was a little taken aback.
"How did you know that I had any ?" She smiled delightfully.
"Know, indeed! I knew it directly I saw you, I knew it every time your foot touched the stairs.

What is it, Arnold?
The cheeses didn't smell so bad to-day?
Or you've had a rise?
Quick! I must hear all about it." "You shall," Arnold replied.

"It is a wonderful story.Listen.