Obviously, much hung upon this unconventional, this vulgarly-sensational marriage being diplomatically announced to the person from whom she expected to get an income of her own.

"No," said she to Joshua, in response to his nervously-made offer.

"You must wait down in the office while I tell her.

At the proper time I'll send for you." She spoke friendlily enough, with an inviting suggestion of their common interests.

But Craig found it uncomfortable even to look at her.