“And you’ve had luck away?”

“Yes, in several ways—beside money.”

It seemed necessary to add the last. He was struck with the shame and pity of it; yet it had to do with seeing her again.

“Are you going to be in New York long?”

“I don’t know. I’d like to talk with you to-night, after you are through. I might know better then—how long I am to stay.... Is it possible?”

“Yes—yes, I think so.”

“When?”

“After the Castle

“Thank you.”

“I’m going to be given a chance—in two weeks—a real chance,” she declared. “I’ll tell you later.”