"Oh, we all do, more or less," spoke Jack. "Only some of us are
more upright than others in the way we acknowledge it."

They were turning up to the Salvey cottage. Cecilia pointed it
out.

"You must expect to sign the promise book," she said. "That is a
condition of admittance."

"So Cora told me. Well, I'll sign. Can't tell which name may win
the prize."

"Of course I'll see Wren first. But before we go she will insist
upon seeing you. And - don't mind her extravagances about me.
You know, she sees so few people that she thinks I am just
wonderful."

"I agree with her. But you can count upon my discretion, if that
is what you want, Clip."

"You're `immense,' Jack!" exclaimed the girl, her smile
apologizing for the vulgarity of the expression. "If I had a
brother like you - "

"Hush! Your brother! Why, Clip "

"Here we are," she interrupted; and she prepared to get out as
Jack stopped the car. "Suppose you stay outside until I call
you?"