"Yes, sir."
Ralph burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" asked Jinks, with dignity.
"At your falling in love with Redbud Summers."
"I am not, sir; perhaps in light moments I may have made that youthful damsel a few gallant speeches; but I did not refer to her, sir."
"To whom, then?"
"To the perfidious Sallianna."
"Oh!" cried Ralph, restraining his laughter by a powerful effort.
"What surprises you, sir?"
"Nothing."