"All right, I'll see to it that Miss Rodney doesn't marry you, my boy.

I'll attend to her." "Just a minute," interrupted Freddie quickly.

"Don't be too hasty about that.

I want to be sure of Constance first." "I see.

I was just about to add that I'll give Constance a strong hint that one of the most gallant young sparks in New York is likely to propose to her before the end of the week.