Confidentially, Arline, she and Patience had some sort of understanding the other day and now they appear to be almost friends." "I'm sorry, Grace, but I won't go to-night if you invite Miss West.

I am willing to do almost anything else to please you, but I simply can't endure her, and I don't intend to have my evening spoiled.

I should prefer not to go.

After all, I don't know that it matters much whether I go or not." With a gesture of superb indifference Arline rose to depart.
Grace was at her side in an instant.

"Daffydowndilly Thayer, you know you care," she smiled, putting her finger under Arline's chin.