in hor or me, or in both of us, 1 did not in- j quire. The change was not an unpleasant one.

Wo strolled out of the garden, and into the lane, and we talked earnestly all the way. On our way back 1 said:

"And you're not afraid of starving with me, Teecie? You'll take the risk V

One of her old nods was Tcecie's answer.

" Go and fetch your hat, then," said I, "and