"Yes," said Val, mechanically.
"Why don't you wear it?"
"What is that to you—to any one but Ethan and me?"
"It is something to your family," said Mrs. Gano. "I, too, should like to see the engagement ring."
Val thought of the gossip-loving town, the endless questions, "When is the wedding?" "Why the delay?"
"There is no engagement."
"You said he gave you a ring." Emmie's words were quick and glad under their suspicion.
"I can't show you Ethan's ring."
"Why, where's your own?" Emmie came nearer.
Val got up and faced her sister with angry eyes.