"Never mind that," she said quickly. "Oh! do tell me."
"It is quite true. She's written breaking it off, and has accepted Haddington. But it's a secret, you know, till they've heard from Eugene, at all events. Must hear in a day or two."
"Is it really true?
"Of course it is."
Claudia kissed him, and suddenly ran out of the room.
The brothers looked at one another.
"I hope that's all right?" said the elder questioningly.
"I expect so," answered the younger. "But, you see, you don't quite know where to have Eugene."
"I shall know where to have him, if necessary."
"You'd better keep your hoof out of it, old man," said Bob candidly.