In that case, it might be wooing later revelations that then could not be escaped, revelations like consuming lightnings. She would settle it now once for all.
“It does concern my future and my happiness vitally,” she declared, earnestly. “For this reason–––”
“Yes?”
“I’m engaged to marry Ed Sorenson, son of Mr. Sorenson.”
Weir leaped to his feet.
“Good God! That fellow!” he exclaimed, astounded.
Without another word he sprang down the steps and strode away. Janet Hosmer, grasping the arms of her chair and staring after him, saw him once bring down his clenched fist on nothing. Then he passed rapidly along the street and out of sight.