It was not a slight thing to be tossed aside as a trifle.

If she accepted it, well; but if not, she must tell him so kindly, and must tell him why.

And Patty didn't know why.

In fact, she wasn't sure she didn't want Phil, after all.

He was very big-hearted,--very splendid.
"What are you thinking of, girlie ?" he asked, gently, as he watched the changing expressions on her face.
"I'm trying to be honest with myself, Phil.