“Not at all. I’m only telling you the truth. For heaven’s sake, Cousin Georgiana,” — Valancy was alarmed by certain symptoms — ”don’t go crying here on the public road!”

Cousin Georgiana choked back the tears and gave a little moan of despair instead.

“Oh, Doss, what have you done? What have you done?”

“I’ve just been telling you. I’ve got married,” said Valancy, calmly and patiently.

“To that — that — aw — that — Barney Snaith. Why, they say he’s had a dozen wives already.”

“I’m the only one round at present,” said Valancy.