"Yes."
"Is that all you're going to let Jean Story know?" said Hungerford boldly.
Stover winced.
"Damn you, Joe!"
"Is it?"
"She'll have to believe what she wants to about me," said Stover slowly. "It's a test."
"No, it isn't a test or a fair test," said Hungerford hotly. "I know everything's all right, boy, but I want to stop anything that might be said. You're hurt now because you know you're misjudged."
"Yes, I am hurt."
"Sure; a rotten bit of luck has put you in a false position. That's the whole matter."