"'Really?' said Miss Cragiemuir with interest, wondering which of the two or three women at the Mission he meant, 'In love! Oh, Ah Moy, how romantic! Who is she? Perhaps I can help you.'
"'I don't likee say,' replied he coyly.
"'How foolish, Ah Moy. Tell me—I will promise not to mention it—not to say a word to any one. Understand?'
"'Plomise?' asked he craftily.
"'Certainly I will promise. Don't you think I can keep a secret? Lots of people tell me things—that's because they trust me. Who do you want to marry? Ah, I believe I know. Isn't it Hoi Kee?'
"'No-o.'
"'Oo-Chow?'
"'No-o.'
"'Hoi Sing?'
"'No-o.'