He came--frankly--to do that, but made up his mind on second thoughts that he couldn't risk even being civil to her." Mitchy had visibly warmed to his work.

"Well, and what made the difference ?" She wondered.

"What difference ?" "Why, of the effect, as you say, of his second thoughts.

Thoughts of what ?" "Oh," said Mrs.Brook suddenly and as if it were quite simple--"I know THAT! Suspicions." "And of whom ?" "Why, of YOU, you goose.

Of your not having done--" "Well, what ?" he persisted as she paused.
"How shall I say it?
The best thing for yourself.