No one is quite free from guile. Janet answered:
"The dedication is rather mysterious, Mr. Bannister."
"I meant it to be so to all the world."
"Oh, did you?"
"Except you."
Janet blushed and smiled.
"I wonder," pursued Dale, "if I shall ever be allowed to name that lady?"
"That will depend on whether she wishes it."
"Of course. Do you think she will—hereafter?"