Of course, I couldn't fill mine now.

It was an outside job--lots of walking." So the conversation see-sawed back and forth, with Red Payson listening in languid interest.
"Have you seen any of the girls ?" asked Blair.
"I met Mel Iden," replied Lane.
"You did?
What did she--" "Mel told me what explained some of your hints." "Ahuh! Poor Mel! How'd she look ?" "Greatly changed," replied Lane, thoughtfully.

"How do you remember Mel ?" "Well, she was pretty--soulful face--wonderful smile--that sort of thing." "She's beautiful now, and sad." "I shouldn't wonder.

And she told you right out about the baby ?" "No.

That came out when she said I couldn't call on her, and I wanted to know why." "But you'll go anyhow ?" "Yes." "So will I," returned Blair, with spirit.