[CHAPTER XL.]
THE ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
Meanwhile Dr. Gracey found his way to Arthur's study.
"So, Arthur," he said, "that pretty Miss Van Arsdel's engaged."
The blank expression and sudden change of color in St. John's face was something quite worthy of observation.
"Miss Van Arsdel engaged!" he repeated with a gasp, feeling as if the ground were going down under him.
"Yes, that pretty fairy, Miss Angelique, you know."
"How did you hear—who told you?"
"How did I hear? Why, it's all over town. Arthur, you bad boy, why haven't you told me?"