You know you're the only woman I have ever loved, or ever could love!" Yes, just like that he said it--that awful lie--and to my mother.

My stars! Do you suppose I waited to hear any more?
I guess not! [Illustration: "WHY MUST YOU WAIT, DARLING ?"] I fairly tumbled off my seat, and my book dropped with a bang, as I ran forward.

Dear, dear, but how they did jump--both of them! And I guess they _were_ surprised.

I never thought how 'twas going to affect them--my breaking in like that.

But I didn't wait--not a minute.