18/26 She went on to say, in a tone of perplexity: "What _can_ have occasioned such a change in his manner? Do you think I have offended him in any way ?" "Would it trouble you very much if you had ?" inquired Mrs.Delano. What is it, Mamita? But you keep no secrets from me, and it is right that I should be equally open-hearted with you. Did you never suspect that Mr.Green was in love with you ?" "The thought never occurred to me till he called here that first evening after his return from Europe. |