But she gathered up her courage; and she knew that there was no time to be wasted.
"Craig," she said, "do you want Beatrice Mowbray?"
He started and his brown face flushed.
"I want her more than anything else in the world."
Mrs. Broadwood gave him a quick, approving nod.
"Do you know how she feels about you?"
"No. I only know what I hope."
"Well," said Mrs. Broadwood thoughtfully, "I believe she'd rather take you than Brand."
"Brand!"
"I expect she'll be engaged to him to-night, unless you act." Mrs. Broadwood checked him as he was about to speak. "This is your chance, Craig; you'll never get another half as good. Listen quietly for a few minutes."