(something I can't read--either fellow or--devil) I ever heard
of. I wonder if you've forgotten that evening--'"

"Well, go on." For she stopped.

"Oh, there's nothing else."

"In fact, you have forgotten the evening?"

"Entirely," said Miss Dolly, tossing her head.

"But he sends me a love of a bracelet. He can't possibly pay for
it, poor boy."

"Young knave!" said I severely. (I had paid for my pearl heart.)

"Then comes a lot from girls. Oh, there's one from Maud
Tottenham--she's a second cousin, you know--it's rather amusing.
'I used to know your FIANCE slightly. He seemed very nice, but
it's a long while ago, and I never saw much of him. I hope he is
really fond of you, and that it is not a mere fancy. Since you
love him so much, it would be a pity if he did not care deeply
for you.'"

"Interpret, Miss Dolly," said I.

"She tried to catch him herself," said Miss Dolly.

"Ah, I see. Is that all?"