“It is, but when a fellow gets to watching the moonlight all alone by himself it means something. I think Hattie Hazle was right.”
“About what?” asked the Virginian, quickly.
“She said you were in love.”
Jack said not a word.
“And Mabel Mischief settled it. Two nice girls, eh? Jack?”
“Do you want my honest opinion of them?”
“Certainly.”
“Well, you know I am always very careful about what I say concerning the fair sex.”
“Yes.”
“I would not say this to anyone else, but I know neither you nor Hodge will repeat it. Those girls are bright enough and are pretty, but they are too forward. I think the bicycle is responsible for it, but I notice that girls who ride are likely to be that way.”