In fact, the Baron had dropped more than one hint the night before of such a nature that they had some reason for supposing relationship imminent.

It is true Eva was a little disappointed that the actual words were not yet said, and when he made an airy reference to paying a farewell call that morning upon their neighbors at Lincoln Lodge, she exhibited so much disapproval in her air that he said at once-- "Ach, vell, I shall jost go after lonch and be back in an hour and a half.

I jost vish to say good-bye, zat is all." Little guessing how much was to hang upon this postponement, he drove over after luncheon with a mind entirely reassured.

With only an afternoon to be safely passed, no mishap, he was sure, could possibly happen now.

If indeed the Maddisons chose to be offended with him, why, then, his call would merely be the briefer and he would recommend Eva for the post of Lady Tulliwuddle without qualification.