Beth now remembered that her half hour must be more than over.
"Harvey, I must go. Good-bye."
"Wait a minute. I say, I really like you, and will teach you how to fish some day."
This was the greatest compliment he could pay her, for he was an expert angler, and had never allowed a girl to share in the sport with him. Such an invitation as he had just extended surprised even himself, but he actually hoped that it would be accepted. He even decided to set a definite time.
"Come here—well, say Monday afternoon between four and five."
"I'll come if mamma will let me."
"Remember, you mustn't tell any one about the 'gator."
"Not even mamma?"
"No, indeed. You wouldn't break your word, would you?"
"I never do that."