I never tease you, as Mary does, and it would make me so happy to know it." Upon this he put his arm round her waist and whispered one word into her ear.

She gave an exclamation of delight; and as the tears came into her eyes congratulated him with a kiss.

"Oh dear, oh dear! I am so happy!" she exclaimed.
"Hush--sh," he whispered.

"I knew how it would be if I told you." "But they will all know to-morrow, will they not ?" "Leave that to me.

You have coaxed me out of my secret, and you are bound to keep it." And then he went away well pleased.