“I suggested something else for them to talk about, that will occupy their thoughts most of the time.”
With a shy, sidelong glance, like a bird alarmed but uncertain of the danger, Katy replied:
“And what subject was that, pray?”
“Our love, Katy.”
“A very silly subject, that need occupy nobody any time at all. You had better say your love, sir.”
“Now, darling, don’t tease, I have only a moment, or I shall be too late for the cars.”
“Then, why not go at once? I am full as busy. Was not that Jane calling me?” She made a great show of leaving, but managed to remain, evidently anticipating something of importance from her lover’s manner, and in a female way dreading though desiring the disclosure.
“Wait one instant; I need not repeat how I love you, you have heard that often.”
“Yes, indeed.”
“But to-day I am to be admitted to a partnership with my old employer, who kindly offered it, with some complimentary remarks, so late as yesterday.”