"Yes," she replied, and there were tears in her eyes.
"There's no need of it," said Will, quickly.
"I've got to," continued Mrs. Flint.
"No, you haven't," replied Will, savagely.
"Will!" exclaimed his mother. "It is your father's wish."
"Well," replied Will, in a calmer tone, "if I ever marry, I hope that I shall have sense enough to let my wife decide such questions for herself."
"You, married?" said Mrs. Flint, "why, Will, I—"
"I said, 'if,' mother," he laughed. "I must go to work first, and then if I find some one—"
"Will, are you sure that you have not found some one already?" she asked, and her voice trembled.