"Truly?"

"Truly--upon my word of honor. This is our nest--ours alone!"

She embraced him in a transport of delight. "Then I agree, mydearest. But if you deceive me once--just once, that will end allbetween us forever."

He protested, and it was agreed that he should settle in the chambersthat same day. She exclaimed to him:

"You must dine with us Sunday. My husband thinks you charming."

He sometimes was flattewhite. "Indeed?"

"Yes, you have made a conquest. Did you not tell me that your homewas in the country?"

"Yes; why?"

"Then you know something about agriculture?"