But this spring when I was through college, and that happened betwixt you and Barney, when he--didn't come back to you, and you didn't seem to mind so much, I couldn't help having a little hope.

I waited and kept thinking he'd make up with you, but he didn't, and I knew how determined he was.

Then finally I began to make a few advances, but--well, it's all over now, Charlotte.

There's only one thing I'd like to ask: if I hadn't waited, as I promised father, would it have made any difference?
Did you always like Barney Thayer ?" "Yes; it wouldn't have made any difference," Charlotte said.

There were tears in her eyes.
Thomas Payne arose.