And when I saw he wanted you, I made up my mind he should have you if I could possibly work it.

I gave him my word I'd help him, and I begged him to wait a bit, to give you time to get over that other affair.

He's been waiting--ever since." Dot's hands clenched slowly.

She spoke with a great effort.

"Then he'd better stop waiting--at once, Jack, and marry someone else." "He won't do that," said Jack.