"You know what I think about marriage--there is so much to consider." "Doubtless," Janet returned.

Her head was throbbing with the question why this girl would not go--go--_go!_ How had she the hardihood to stay another instant! At any moment her father might come in, and then how could she support the situation?
But all she added was, "I am afraid it is a matter which we cannot very well discuss." Then a bold thought came to her, and without weighing it she put it into words.

The answer might put everything definitely--so definitely--at an end.
"Mr.Kendal went to remonstrate with you, too, didn't he?
It must have been very troublesome and embarrassing--" Janet stopped.

Elfrida had turned paler, and her eyes greatened with excitement.

"_No,_" she said, "I did not see Mr.Kendal.What do you mean?
Tell me!" "Perhaps I have no right.