Now, for some time back the frequent visits of Guy Traverse had aroused
suspicions in Gussie's mind. They certainly were not always intended for
her father, and he never offered himself as her escort unless Dexie was in
her company. She had repeatedly hinted that Dexie was "already spoken for,"
but the hint was not acted on in the way Gussie expected. Remembering all
this, Gussie's conduct this particular evening is seen in its true light,
but it brought its own punishment.
In some unaccountable way, Hugh's letter had dropped from Dexie's pocket
while she sat sewing at the badges with the rest, and in searching for a
spool of thread, it fell into Gussie's hands. She glanced over the letter,
but did not notice the signature. Hugh had been thinking more of touching
Dexie's heart than of giving his letter the usual appearance, and had left
place, date and all tell-tale marks to find room at the bottom of the
closely-written sheet. Gussie guessed at once it was Dexie's letter, and
thought it would be "fun" to read it before those assembled; it would let
Guy Traverse know that he was wasting his time over Dexie.
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