6/144 And, anyway, the money's yours; you made it." Something in the word recalled him to a thought that had been earlier in his mind. "Clarice wanted me to ask you to-day if you had any idea how much you are worth." Peter's attention came back from the window with a start. "Does that mean the Fresh Air Fund or the Association for the Protection of Ownerless Pups ?" Julian grinned. Clarice has an idea you are well enough off to marry." "If it were a proposition of my being married to Clarice I should consider myself well enough off without anything else----" Peter dropped the light, accustomed banter for a sober tone. |