"Bridget," he said, in an equally low and solemn voice.
"You see—the fact is—I am engaged to Colonel Faversham!"
Although he suddenly released her hand, she still remained in the same attitude, watching his face as if waiting to see the effect of her announcement.
He drew in a deep breath and thrust his clenched hands into his jacket pockets.
"Then I ought to felicitate you," said Jimmy. "Why," he asked quietly, "didn't you give me the opportunity earlier?"
"Colonel Faversham didn't wish anybody to be told," she answered.
"You are consequently not gratifying him by telling me now!"
"No," said Bridget.
"Why have you told me?" he demanded.
"Oh well," she replied, "I felt that I wanted you to know—that is the only reason."