CHAPTER XIV
A LITTLE LIGHT ON HUMAN NATURE
Corinna had not expected to see the Governor until luncheon next day; but, to her surprise, he came to the shop just as she was about to lock the door and go home for the afternoon. At first she thought that the visit was merely a casual one—it was not unusual for him to drop in as he was going by—but he had no sooner glanced about the room to see if they were alone than he broke out with his characteristic directness.
"There is something I want to ask you. Will you answer me frankly?"
"That depends. Tell me what it is and then I will answer your question."
"It is about Patty. You've seen a great deal of her, haven't you?"
"A great deal. I am very fond of her."
"Then perhaps you can tell me if she is interested in this young Culpeper?"
For a minute Corinna struggled against a burst of hysterical laughter. Oh, if Cousin Harriet had only met him here, she thought, what a comedy they would have made!