“Girls don’t work like men do.”

“It’s a good thing you are giving it up, then; I’ve noticed that you were beginning to get stout.”

Bernard continued to look stolid. Out of patience, Dolly launched at him a sudden question.

“Are you turning teetotaller to please Miss Laurenson?”

“I’m not turning teetotaller. I’m only trying it for a time.”

“But is it to please Miss Laurenson?”

“Well, yes; I guess it is.”

“Not really, Bernard?” asked Dolly, with a change of tone.

“Why not?”

“She isn’t your sort. And you’ve only known her for six weeks.”