“Now,” he said, “the Sister Confessor may proceed.”

She looked up at him. He thought she was smiling, but she spoke earnestly.

“I want you to tell me about this M. & T. fight.”

“I don't believe there is anything to tell.”

“You think I am not interested.”

“No—not that.”

“You men are all alike. You think a girl can't understand business.” She seemed to be musing. “You like a girl who is helpless and fluttery, who can be patronized.”

“No,” said Harvey, “not that either.”

“I wish you would tell me.”

“How much do you know?”