"They'll know we're engaged if you don't----" "Oh, Duane! We are only--only provisionally engaged," she said.

"I am only on probation, dear.

You know it can't be announced until I--I'm fit to marry you----" "What nonsense!" he interrupted, almost savagely.

"You're winning out; and even if you are not, I'll marry you, anyway, and make you win!" "We have talked that over----" "Yes, and it is settled!" "No, Duane----" "I tell you it is!" "No.

Hush! Somebody might overhear us.