"No. You must convince me first. You've planned the trip for that purpose."
"Make the announcement to-night, dear! On my honour I promise to convince you to-morrow that we are ready. I've an argument that never fails—an argument no woman can resist."
"Not to-night, Jim," was the laughing reply.
"Can't you trust me, when I tell you that I've discovered something to-day that makes it necessary?"
The girl looked at him sharply.
"Now, I can't trust you at all! I've got to know the secret of your call this morning. What has happened since we parted last night?"
"I have seen Mr. Bivens."
Nan leaped to her feet, her face flushed, her voice ringing with triumph.
"And you did what I asked you—oh, you're a darling! Why did you tease me so last night? You accepted his offer?"
"You misunderstand, I didn't call on Bivens. He came to see me."