"I spoke in a moment of irritation," a very dignified Margaret pointed

out; "you would have paid no attention whatever to it if you had

really--cared."

Billy laughed, rather sadly. "Oh, I cared right enough," he said. "I

still care. The question is--do you?"

"No," said Margaret, with decision, "I don't--not in the

least

."

"Peggy," Mr. Woods commanded, "look at me!"

"You have had your answer, I think," Miss Hugonin indifferently