When Rob and the newcomer returned, he seemed to be monopolizing the conversation in a very emphatic and earnest manner. As they came up the steps to the veranda, we heard her say:
“Very well, Mr. Rossiter, I will do just as you say. I have perfect confidence in your judgment.”
They passed on into the hotel and Beth jumped up and went down toward the lake.
“Did you ever hear Rob speak of this Miss Frayne?” asked Silvia.
“Often. She is engaged to his cousin, and is a reporter on a big newspaper.”
“Why didn’t you say so? Oh, Lucien,” she continued before I could speak, “were you really shrewd enough to see which way the wind was blowing?”
“Sure. After you set my sails for me last night.”
Just then Rob came out of the hotel.
“Say, Lucien, I want to see you a minute. Come on down the road.”