“Oh, yes, yes!”

“One mustn’t be squeamish, must one?”

And Dora Bellairs, in a very low whisper, answered, “No.”

“I shall write to-night.”

“Oh! To-night?”

“Yes. Now promise me you will too.”

“It’s harder for me than you.”

“Not if he really——.”

“Oh, indeed, he really does, Mr. Ellerton.”

“Then you’ll write?”