"Then, there was Thorne," persisted Miriam, "and Thorne may be United States Senator, too—he's forged ahead."
Shirley laughed and flushed in turn. Presently, she said:—
"I'll tell you a secret, Miriam."
Miriam smiled.
"We seem to be full of secrets to-day."
"Yes," returned Shirley, "only yours is a respectable married woman's secret; mine mustn't be told ... Well," she confessed at last, "I've seen Thorne since I came back, and——"
"No!" Miriam ejaculated.
"Yes! He proposed to me once more, and——"
Miriam leaned forward eagerly.
"You accepted him?"