"About your going to Australia."

"America, you owl," cried Leavesley.

"America, I mean—America, of course—America."

"What did she say?"

"She said—she hoped you'd have a fine voyage, that the weather would be fine, in short, or words to that effect."

Leavesley sighed.

"Was that all she said?"

"Absolutely."

"Did you say anything about the letter I wrote her?"