"So am I," said his companion, "very glad indeed."
There must have been something in her tone, as there was certainly nothing in her words, which led Mr. Pagebrook to think that this young lady's remark had an unexpressed meaning back of it. He therefore questioned her.
"Why, Cousin Sudie? had it been troubling you too?"
"No; but it would have done so, I reckon."
"I do not understand you. Surely you never doubted that I would pay for the horse, did you?"
"No indeed, but—"
"What is it Cousin Sudie? tell me what there is in your mind. I shall feel hurt if you do not."
"I ought not to tell you, but I must now, or you will imagine uncomfortable things. I know why Mr. Winger wrote you that note."
"You know why? There was some reason then besides his need of money?"
"He was not pressed for the money at all. That wasn't the reason."