17/71 I am only an unromantic gentleman, hiding from a romantic lady who is in love with me." "Poor thing," said Agatha sarcastically. "Of course, she has proposed to you, and you have refused." "On the contrary, I proposed, and she accepted. That is why I have to hide." "You tell stories charmingly," said Agatha. "Good-bye. Here is Miss Carpenter coming to hear what we are taking about." "Good-bye. |