Jane glowed—but not quite so thrillingly as she would have glowed in the same circumstances a year before.
"Besides, he's in no state of mind to advise anybody about anything just now," said Charlton.
Jane glanced sharply at him. "What do you mean?" she said.
"It's not my secret," replied Charlton.
"You mean he has fallen in love?"
"That's shrewd," said Charlton. "But women always assume a love affair."
"With whom?" persisted Jane.
"Oh, a very nice girl. No matter. I'm not here to talk about anybody's affairs but yours—and mine."
"Answer just one question," said Jane, impulsively. "Did he tell you anything about—me?"
Charlton stared—then whistled. "Are YOU in love with him, too?" he cried.