I--I was discussing the arrangements with Mr.
Percival." "Now I understand," said Olga, gaily, but with the odd, inquiring look still in her eyes.

"Alma thought it was I.I have zem very well-trained, those girls.

She sees me with a man,--zip! She runs the other way as fast as she can! That is the height of propriety,--is it not, Mrs.
Spofford ?" "I do not quite understand what you mean, Madame Obosky." "Why did he say it was you ?" cried Ruth, hot with chagrin.
Olga shrugged her shoulders.

"He is so very amiable," said she.

"I dare say he thought it would please you." Ruth bit her lip.