"The night?"
"An' always was an' always will be!"
"I can't believe ye think it."
Dickie Blue went close to Peggy then. "Peggy," said he, "was there a ring in the wee box I fetched you the night?"
"No, sir."
"Is you betrothed, Peggy?"
Peggy dropped her head to hide the tears. She was more afraid than ever. Yet she must listen, she knew, and reply with courage and truth.
"I—I'm not," she faltered.
"God be thanked!" said Dickie Blue. "Ah, Peggy, Peggy," he whispered, "I loves you!"
"You mustn't say it, Dickie!"