Girls in love never do.

Hugh is all right, and I like him; but there's more real solid worth in Mr.
Arkwright's little finger than there is in Hugh's whole self.

And--" But a merry peal of laughter from Alice Greggory interrupted.
"And, pray, do you think I'm in love with Hugh Calderwell ?" she demanded.

There was a curious note of something very like relief in her voice.
"Well, I didn't know," began Billy, uncertainly.
"Then I'll tell you now," smiled Alice.

"I'm not.