At first she thought that the
visit was merely a casual one--it was not unusual for him to drop in as
he was going by--but he had no sooner glanced about the room to see if
they were alone than he broke out with his characteristic directness.
"There is something I want to ask you. Will you answer me frankly?"
"That depends. Tell me what it is and then I will answer your question."
"It is about Patty. You've seen a great deal of her, haven't you?"
"A great deal. I am very fond of her."
"Then perhaps you can tell me if she is interested in this young
Culpeper?"
For a minute Corinna struggled against a burst of hysterical laughter.
Oh, if Cousin Harriet had only met him here, she thought, what a comedy
they would have made!
"Surely if any one has an opinion about that, it must be you," she
rejoined as gravely as she could.
"I haven't; not the shadow of one." He was plainly puzzled. "I thought
you might help me. You have a way of seeing things."
"Have I?" The spontaneous tribute touched her.
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