then I will tell her, and then I think that I must die.

"Peggy----" he began, in a flattish voice.

"They have evidently gone," said the voice of Mr. Kennaston; "yes,

those beautiful, happy young people have foolishly deserted the very

prettiest spot in the gardens. Let us sit here, Kathleen."

"But I'm not an eavesdropper," Mr. Woods protested, half angrily.

I fear Margaret was not properly impressed.

"Please, Billy," she pleaded, in a shrill whisper, "please let's

listen. He's going to propose to her now, and you've no idea how

funny he is when he proposes. Oh, don't be so pokey, Billy--do let's