Virginia approached her future brother-in-law. In a quick undertone she said:
"Tell him."
"Not on your life," he answered in the same tragic whisper. "He doesn't suspect us. We can get away with it."
Utterly disgusted, Virginia moved toward her host.
"Mr. Stafford!" she said loudly and firmly.
He looked up, surprised at her manner and tone.
"Yes?" he smiled.
"Oku didn't break it."
Stafford stared at her in amazement.
"Didn't he?"