"I don't know where she is."
"You met her."
"Certainly—half a dozen times."
"How did you get acquainted with my folks?"
"Oh, I met them by accident, and as soon as I learned who they were I introduced myself and said I knew your uncle Dunston Porter."
"What did you say about me?" and now Dave was more anxious than ever.
"I—er—I——"
"Come, out with it, and tell the exact truth, Jasniff, or it will be the worse for you."
"I—er—I didn't mention you," stammered the runaway. He could scarcely bring himself to speak the words.
"You didn't!"