"How is Mr.
Ranger this morning ?" she asked.
"Just the same," he answered curtly.
"And--Del ?" No answer.
They went into the library; he lit a cigarette and seated himself at the writing table.

She watched him anxiously but had far too keen insight to speak and give him the excuse to explode.

Not until she turned to leave the room did he break his surly silence to say: "I might as well tell you.

I'm engaged to Theresa Howland." "O Ross, I'm _so_ glad!" she exclaimed, lighting up with pride and pleasure.

Then, warned by his expression, she restrained herself.