"I should like to proclaim it from the housetops." Then they passed and the rose scent of Margaret's garments was in Annie's face.

She was glad that Margaret had hushed her husband.

She argued that it proved some little sense of shame, but oh, when all alone with her own husband, she had made no disclaimer.

Annie came out from her hiding and went on.

The Edes ahead of her melted into the shadows but she could still hear Wilbur's glad voice.