"And you refused! Oh, Jim, don't tell me you were so foolish!"
"I'm sorry to disappoint you, dear, but I had to—that's all."
The girl dropped into her seat with a sigh, while he went on:
"My interview with Bivens led to a most important and embarrassing discovery."
"Embarrassing—what do you mean? He offered you the position?"
"Yes, and finally confessed that he did it wholly to please you."
Nan's figure suddenly straightened.
"Indeed! I'm glad to hear that my wishes find favour somewhere!"
"Bivens further confided in me the fact that he is hopelessly and desperately in love with you."
A flash of anger mantled Nan's cheeks.