32/36 Well, we _have_ listened, and I am very glad of it; for it is plain we are not the only people who have got secrets. Now tell me, please, what does it all mean ?" "Well, Mary," said Walter, "to tell the truth, it is all Greek to me, except about the money. I think I could give a guess where that came from." "There, now!" cried Mary; "that is so like you gentlemen. Can you explain what Mr.Hope said to papa about _me_? But, after all, he is in papa's employment. |