He nodded gayly, watching her face. “Did you think I didn’t want that Chinese coat?”
“Oh, did you?” Her face had flushed like a child’s. “I thought I was—just silly about it!”
“So you were. That’s why I wanted it for you.... But, of course, it was sensible to get the lot.”
“Of course!” Her assent was wholehearted and happy.
“So now we’re going to get the coat, too—to-day. I had some money come in”—he patted his pocket—“and there’s enough.”
“It may be gone—!” she said quickly.
“Don’t think so. I sent over word. They’ve got a Chinese coat.”
“Oh, I hope it is the same one—!” She breathed a happy sigh.
“We ought to go right away!” She started up.
“Time enough.” He spoke lazily. “I told them to hold it—till five o’clock.” He took out his watch. “Two hours. Plenty of time.”