Furthermore, perhaps it's just as well that you should know right now that I don't intend to marry--ever." "Oh, Alice!" "No." There was determination, and there was still that curious note of relief in the girl's voice.

It was as if, somewhere, a great danger had been avoided.

"I have my music.

That is enough.

I'm not intending to marry." "Oh, but Alice, while I will own up I'm glad it isn't Hugh Calderwell, there _is_ Mr.Arkwright, and I did hope--" But Alice shook her head and turned resolutely away.