“But of course if it’s wet”—insinuated Elsie persistently, only to be frowned down by her companions, who were eager to impart the second and most exciting piece of intelligence.
“It won’t be wet, Croaky! Don’t say that again. That’s one piece of news, then; now for the other! Three guesses, Kitty, for a really convulsing piece of local gossip.”
“Maud is engaged?”
“Not yet! You can guess that again later on! This special piece of news is not about our family at all. Some one else! Guess again!”
“Some one I know well?”
“No!”
“Slightly?”
“No!”
“Not at all?”
“Yes!”