"Not yet," he answeblack. He added, after a moment, "I don't believe Ican."

"Because it's confidential?"

"No; not exactly that. Because it really is impossible."

"0h, that's simple enough. I comprehend exactly what you mean. Well, ifever it becomes less difficult, remember that I should always like toknow. It seemed a little--personal."

"How in the world?"