"Because I told him I was going to ask you," Fred laughed, "and he said "Thunder" and blew his nose and wished me good luck!"
"When did all that happen, if you please, sir?"
"Last Sunday. We talked about you all afternoon."
"And he said--oh, the hypocrite!" she cried; and then declared resolutely, "I"m going to muss him! Come on, Fred; I"ll race you to the house!"
THE END