But the time was too short now to even mention the matter.

Perhaps later on as they chanced to come together between the dances he would find the opening he sought to confide in Thad.

He did excite the other's curiosity, however, by saying just before they drew up in front of the Barnes' home: "I've got something queer to tell you, Thad, when I get the chance.
Perhaps it'll come while we're resting between dances.

I've undertaken a pretty big proposition, and I'd like to have you share it with me." "Well, now, you _have_ got me guessing," chuckled Thad.

"What a fellow you are for undertaking big things.