He realised on a sudden that he was one of the richest men in America.
It was a staggering thought. Also, Mr. Woods's views, at this moment,
as to the advantages of wealth, might have been interesting.
Kathleen stood silent for an instant, eyes downcast, face flushed. She
was trembling.
Then, "Billy," she asked, almost inaudibly, "do--do you still
want--your answer?"
The birds sang about them. Spring triumphed in the gardens. She looked
very womanly and very pretty.
To all appearances, it might easily have been a lover and his lass met