Bill interrupted her.
"Aunt Caroline, you're stealing our stuff. We've already decided that. I am going into business. I don't know just what—but I'm going."
"That can be decided later," said his aunt. "I'm very glad, William. I think perhaps I made a mistake in attempting—— But we won't discuss that any more."
Mary Wayne was fidgeting.
"I have also decided to abandon my interest in art," observed Bill.
Aunt Caroline regarded him suspiciously.
"William, be careful. Are you sure you are quite well?"
Bill laughed.
"Never better. Now, as to Pete Stearns——"