"You."

He got on his hands and knees again.

"Sit down."

"But, see here, listen to me: are you really serious in what you have just said?"

"I am."

"Well, promise me one thing: you won't marry any one just yet."

"What do you mean by just yet?"

"Oh, till I have a chance, till I strike oil, till I begin to make a fortune!"

"How long will that be?" asked Miss Lambert cautiously.