"Come for a walk," said Gale to Azalea, as the dance was over.
"No; let's sit on the porch a minute," she preferred.
"Come along to this end, then, for I want to say something particular," he urged, and they found a pleasant seat, from which they could see the moon through the leafy wistaria branches.
"Look here, Azalea," Gale began, "I know what you're up to,—with the
Bixbys."
"What!" Azalea's voice was full of fear.
"Yes, and there's no reason you should be so secretive about it."
"Oh, Raymond,—there is reason! Don't tell on me, will you?"
"Of course not,—if you forbid it. But when Farnsworth asks me, what am
I to say?"
"What does he ask you?"
"Who the Bixbys are. And other awkward questions. You see, I know old Bixby,—and I knew as soon as I saw him here that day that he had drawn you into his snares."