anything

," Mrs.

Haggage continued, with a certain large archness. "The sweet child

was always so fond of you, you know, Billy. Ah, I remember distinctly

hearing her speak of you many and many a time when you were in that

dear, delightful, wicked Paris, and wonder when you would come back

to your friends--not very grand and influential friends, Billy, but

sincere, I trust, for all that."

Mr. Woods said he had no doubt of it.

"So many people," she informed him, confidentially, "will pursue you