"I make so many promises, you know," she said, fencing.
"Your promise to marry me."
"But there were conditions to that."
"Suppose that the conditions are fulfilled, Virginia?"
"Do you really mean so?" she asked, betraying strong interest now. "Have you been lucky in stocks?"
"I took your advice, Virginia. I dared everything, and I have succeeded."
"As you might have done before, had you listened to me. How much did you make?"
"Ten thousand dollars—the amount you required."
The girl's eyes sparkled.