The present owner can do what he pleases with them--besides that, he's sure to marry." "All the same," observed Mr.Dennie, imperturbably, "if this young man had not been in existence, this child would have succeeded, eh ?" "Why, of course," agreed Mrs.Greyle a little impatiently.

"But what's the use of talking about that, my old friend! The young man is in possession--and there you are!" "Do you like the young man ?" asked Mr.Dennie.

"I take an old fellow's privilege in asking direct questions, you know.

And--though we haven't seen each other for all these years--you can say anything tome." "No, we don't," replied Mrs.Greyle.

"And we don't know why we don't--so there's a woman's answer for you.