"I made up my mind about it early in the week, but I told you a little sooner than I expected—that's all."
Fanny's face was radiant with happiness.
"Oh, Robert," she cried, "it's just lovely of you! You don't know how much we shall enjoy it."
"Is that all I promised?" he laughed. "I didn't agree to make Jimmie superintendent or anything?"
"No, that was all. It was enough, too."
Stafford turned to his wife.
"Dearie?"
"Yes," she answered coldly.
"Do you mind 'phoning for Oku to bring some ice-water?"
"Not at all."