Later, if you'll be so good as to let me call, and explain--!" "But I'm afraid Aunt Hannah will think--" Billy stopped abruptly.

Some distance away she saw John coming toward them.

She turned hurriedly to the man at her side.

Her eyes still danced, but her voice was mockingly serious.

"Really, Mr.Mary Jane, I'm afraid you'll have to come to dinner; then you can settle the rest with Aunt Hannah.