usual, and I hope you'll be very, very happy."
[Illustration: "Billy unfolded it slowly, with a puzzled look growing
in his countenance.">[
"Thank you," she returned, mechanically, "I--I hope so."
After an interval, "Good-night, Peggy," said Mr. Woods.
"Oh--? Good-night," said she, with a start.
He turned to go. Then, "By Jove!" said he, grimly, "I've been so busy
making an ass of myself I'd forgotten all about more--more important
things."