she laughed lightly.

"Now," said Morris, "I have done most of the confession on this
confession of yours. Supposing I make a confession, and ask you to tell
me what she told you."

"Well, she told me that you were a very fascinating young man," answered
Katherine, with a sigh.

"Really. And did after-acquaintance corroborate that statement?"

"I never had occasion to tell her she was mistaken."

"What else did she say? Didn't mention anything about my prospects or
financial standing in any way?"

"No; we did not touch on that subject."

"Come, now, you cannot evade the question. What else did she say to
you about me?"

"I don't know that it is quite right to tell you, but I suppose I may.
She said that you were engaged to her."

"Had been."

"No, were."

"Oh, that's it. She did not tell you she was on her wedding tour?"