"You know she is very sensitive about this."
"Anan?" Verty said, smiling.
Redbud looked gently at the young man, and replied:
"I mean, she does not like any one to speak of it?"
"Why?" said Verty.
"Because—because—engaged people are so funny!"
And Redbud's silver laughter followed the words.
"Are they?" Verty said.
"Yes, indeed."
Verty nodded.