But I can't afford such luxuries.

I had spent more than usual and had to be careful." "Then it was economy ?" "Yes." "I had no idea my dinner invitations would ever be held in so little respect that a man would decline one to save seven dollars." Miss De Voe was hurt.

"I had given him five hundred dollars," she told herself, "and he ought to have been willing to spend such a small amount of it to please me." Then she said; "A great many people economize in foolish ways." "I suppose so," said Peter.

"I'm sorry if I disappointed you.

I really didn't think I ought to spend the money." "Never mind," said Miss De Voe.