his tiny ear:

"Oh, Kitty dear, I've had such an adventure! I've
spent the happiest, silliest afternoon of my life! I'm
going to have a more wonderful day tomorrow. I just
feel it. In a big racing automobile if you please, Mr.
Thomascat! Sorry I can't take you but the dust would
blind you, Kitty dear. I'm sorry to tell you that
you'll have to stay at home all day alone and keep
house. It's too bad. But I'll fix your milk and bread
before I go and you must promise me on your sacred
Persian cat's honor not to look at my birds!"

She hugged him violently and he purred his soft
answer in song.

"Oh, Kitty, I'm so happy--so foolishly happy!"




CHAPTER IV


DOUBTS AND FEARS

Mary attempted no analysis of her emotions. It was all
too sudden, too stunning. She was content to feel and
enjoy the first overwhelming experience of life. Hour
after hour she lay among the pillows of her couch in