Her husband looked at her thoughtfully, replying:
“Ruby, I wonder if you could keep a secret.”
“Yes, indeed, John. Only try me and see,” she replied, eagerly.
Hesitating a moment, he continued:
“Since you are so anxious over Desha, there is something you could tell him that would no doubt disgust him with the lovely coquette, if anything in the world could do it.”
“Oh, what is it? Tell me quickly, John!”
“I will tell you; but remember, Ruby, dear, that it must never go out of the keeping of yourself and Desha!” earnestly.
CHAPTER XV.
QUEEN OF SONG AND LOVE AND BEAUTY.
Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.