To-night I happened to overhear you inquiring, only a few minutes ago, for the sister of the same young lady." "What you heard doesn't concern me in the least," Tavernake retorted.

"I should say that you had no business to listen." His companion smiled.
"Well," he declared, "I have always heard a good deal about British frankness, and it seems to me that I'm getting some.

Anyway, I'll tell you where I come in.

I am interested in Mrs.Wenham Gardner.

I am interested, also, in her sister, whom I think you know--Miss Beatrice Franklin, not Miss Tavernake!" Tavernake made no immediate reply.