Jenny's tears gradually turned to laughter, and at last she had to say:
"Oh, Fuz, you're hateful, but you are funny."
"It's a most extraordinary thing," he replied, "that the only person I don't want to laugh at me must do it. Jane!" He held out his hand. "Jane, are we pals again?"
"I suppose we've got to be," Jenny pouted.
"Good pals and jolly companions?"
"Oh, whoever was it said that to me once?" cried Jenny. "Years and years ago. Oh, whoever was it?"
"Years and years?" echoed Castleton, quizzing. "Who are you, ancient woman?"
"Don't be silly. It was. Someone said it when I was a little girl. Oh, Fuz, I'd go raving mad to remember who it was."
"Well, anyway, I've said it now. And is it a bargain?"
"What?"