"Will you tell if we guess?"
"Try."
"You are engaged."
At this absurd suggestion Sophie laughed gayly, and shook her curly head.
"Do you think we are betrothed at sixteen in my country?"
"I know that is an engagement ring,--you made such a time about it when you lost it in the water, and cried for joy when Tilly dived and found it."
"Ah, yes, I was truly glad. Dear Tilly, never do I forget that kindness!" and Sophie kissed the little pearl ring in her impulsive way, while her eyes sparkled and the frown vanished.
"I know a sweetheart gave it," insisted Di, sure now she had found a clew to the secret.
"He did," and Sophie hung her head in a sentimental way that made the three girls crowd nearer with faces full of interest.
"Do tell us all about it, dear. It's so interesting to hear love-stories. What is his name?" cried Dora.