He told us in the library.

We went out this morning--Gertrude and I--and when we came back we found Mr.Trefusis and Agatha talking very lovingly to one another on the conservatory steps, newly engaged." "Indeed!" said Sir Charles, disconcerted and displeased, but trying to smile.

"I may then congratulate you, Miss Wylie ?" "You need not," said Agatha, keeping her countenance as well as she could.

"It was only a joke.

At least it came about in a jest.