“Just a moment,” said Peter.

And Sue waited, by the door.

Peter took up the receiver. She heard him stammer—

“Oh—oh, all right—eleven o'clock—all right.”

“There,” said she, laughing a little. “It has happened, you see! I'm being put out.”

“I'm awfully sorry, Sue.”

“Oh, that doesn't matter! It's just amusing.”

“But I wouldn't have had it happen——”

His voice trailed off.

“Good night,” said she again.