“You didn’t know that I had that name in my possession till you blew in here and asked for it?”
“Not really and truly, I didn’t. But I took a chance. And you are such a poor actor that I was certain you’d tell me. Of course, I knew that you went over to Australia to find out about the man.”
“The treats are certainly on me.”
“Make it a good big lunch, please,” she said smiling and starting for the door.
“Wait, Bets. What did you do over there at the George Henry Trust Company?”
“Must I tell, just now?”
“Of course not, but I’d like to know if you care to tell. It may save me from something very unpleasant.”
“You mean you will force me to tell?”
“Mercy me! No. I am better acquainted with you than to try a thing like that.”