"She put up a touching plea for forgiveness. Why, she even promised to pay me for the Pursuit, if I didn't turn her over to the authorities."
"And what did you say?"
"That I couldn't decide, without talking to you.... Now, what do you think?"
"I think that she ought to be put into prison, of course!" replied Louise. "But it's up to you, Linda. I'll be too busy for the next few months to be bothered prosecuting criminals.... You see, I'm engaged to Ted!"
"Engaged!" Though Linda had expected this to happen, she had no idea it would come so soon. Somehow, she thought Louise would not settle anything definitely until after the flight to Paris.
"Yes, that's my thrilling news! Aren't you pleased, Linda?"
"Of course I am, darling! I think it's wonderful.... I was just being selfish—wondering whether it would interfere with our flight."
"No indeed it won't! I told Ted I wouldn't consider giving that up. We're not going to be married until June."
"Then I'll have you three months more!" cried Linda, joyfully. "Whoopee! Long enough to finish our course here. After that we probably should have been separated anyway, because you know I expect to take a job."
"You have to be my maid-of-honor," Louise informed her. "That will be a job for you."