"I can't really believe that I've been back in Oakdale that long.

It seems not more than two evenings ago that we held a reunion at our Fairy Godmother's and--" She paused, a little flush rising to her cheeks.
"And you and Tom told us the good news," supplemented Nora mischievously.
"I hadn't intended to say _that_, but never mind," laughed Grace.

"It ceased to be a secret on that night.

While I am on the subject I might as well add that until yesterday we couldn't make up our minds regarding our wedding day.

But it's all settled now.