"Oh!" exclaimed Jessie, as she gave a start.
"What is the matter, dear?" exclaimed Fellows.
"Only a thought that flashed across my mind at what you were saying."
"Tell me, dearest, what it is?"
"It is a matter of such trivial importance, and one which I regarded as so personal to myself, that I should not have said anything about it but for the fact you have just mentioned."
"You need not hesitate, Jessie, to tell me anything, as whatever concerns you will not be regarded as trivial by me."
"Well then," she replied, with downcast eyes, "I had a visit this week from Mr. Barton; and I suppose you'll never guess the object of that visit?"
"Which one?" he inquired.
"Charles," she replied.
"Then I'll not try guessing, dear, since it is so difficult, but leave you to tell me."