“Some of your work!” he commented. “Did you propose for me?”
“I left that finality for you—being the person most interested.”
“Thanks! you’re exceedingly considerate.”
“I thought you would appreciate it.”
“When did you arrange for me to go over?” asked Macloud.
“Any time—the sooner the quicker. She’ll be glad to see you.”
“She confided in you, I suppose?”
“Not directly; she let me infer it.”
“In other words, you worked your imagination—overtime!” laughed Macloud. “It’s a pity you couldn’t work it a bit over the Parmenter jewels. You might locate them.”
“I’m done with the Parmenter jewels!” said Croyden.