Occupying a seat just in front of me in the Pullman, was a young couple, evidently recently engaged.

Occasionally fragments of their conversation came to my ears, though I give you my word I was not endeavoring to pry into their secrets.

I was, however, a little bit interested when I heard him say:

"I believe you cared for me the first time we ever met."

"Why, what makes you think so?" she demanded.

"Because you kept looking at me steadily. Every time I glanced in your direction your gaze was riveted upon me."

The girl laughed in glee.

"Oh, but it wasn't because I had fallen in love with you. I was thinking what a pity it was there was no one near and dear to you who could tell you what wretched taste you had in neckties."