20/35 In fact, I never dreamed of having so much money." "Now, see here, Mister Grannis," said Trina, decisively, "I want to give you a good piece of advice. Here are you and Miss Baker----" The old Englishman started nervously--"You and Miss Baker, that have been in love with each other for----" "Oh, Mrs.McTeague, that subject--if you would please--Miss Baker is such an estimable lady." "Fiddlesticks!" said Trina. "You're in love with each other, and the whole flat knows it; and you two have been living here side by side year in and year out, and you've never said a word to each other. Now, I want you should go right in and speak to her just as soon as she comes home, and say you've come into money and you want her to marry you." "Impossible--impossible!" exclaimed the old Englishman, alarmed and perturbed. |