Clementina did not look altogether convinced, whether it was Miss Milray's logic or her morality that failed to convince her. She said, after a moment, “I should like to see Mr. Gregory again.”

“What good would that do?”

“Why, then I should know.”

“Know what?”

“Whether I didn't really ca'e for him any more—or so much.”

“Clementina,” said Miss Milray, “you mustn't make me lose patience with you—”

“No. But I thought you said that it was my duty to do what I wished.”

“Well, yes. That is what I said,” Miss Milray consented. “But I supposed that you knew already.”

“No,” said Clementina, candidly, “I don't believe I do.”

“And what if you don't see him?”