could just hit upon a good plan for doing it."

"Let me see," remarked the friend, dropping his head into a
thoughtful position, "can't we devise a scheme for worrying her a
little? She is certainly a fair subject. It would be fine sport."

"Yes, it would."

"She evidently thinks Fisher perfection."

"Oh, yes! There never was such a man before! She actually said to
Caroline Lee, who was trying to jest with her a little, that Fisher
was one of the most pure-minded, honourable young men living."

"Oh, dear."

"It is a fact."

"Was she serious?"

"Yes, indeed! Serious as the grave. Caroline was laughing to me
about it. Nearly every one notices the silliness of her conduct, and
the weakness she displays in forever talking about and praising
him."

"I would like to run him down a little when she could overhear me,
just for the fun of the thing."

"So would I. Capital! That will do, exactly. We must watch an
opportunity, and if we can get within earshot of her, any time that