[Suddenly full comprehension broke upon him and he fairly blurted out his astonishing information]

["You're nice," he said. "I like you!"]

["Any time that you people want me," suggested Edgarton's icy voice, "I am standing here—in about the middle of the floor!"]

LITTLE EVE EDGARTON

CHAPTER I

"But you live like such a fool—of course you're bored!" drawled the Older Man, rummaging listlessly through his pockets for the ever-elusive match.

"Well, I like your nerve!" protested the Younger Man with unmistakable asperity.

"Do you—really?" mocked the Older Man, still smiling very faintly.