“Perhaps he won’t want you to see Mr. Gordon,” suggested Jennie.
“But why?”
“Why is he so much interested in your affairs?”
“Do we know that he is?” demanded Nancy.
“Well! Scorch heard him——”
“If it really was the same man.”
“Dear me!” said Jennie, wearily. “You are such a Doubting Tomaso——”
“I don’t believe that’s the feminine form of ‘Thomas,’” chuckled Nancy.
“I don’t care. It’s as plain as the nose on your face——”
“Now, don’t get too personal,” begged Nancy, rubbing her nasal organ. “Let’s wait and see.”