"Well, don't be so easily conquered this time, Traverse, or I shall begin
to think you have something on your mind."
Guy laughed and promised better play in the future, and as Dexie was called
from the room he redeemed his character and won the next game, and during
the few minutes' chat that followed Guy sought for information concerning
Dexie's supposed engagement.
Mr. Sherwood did not see the drift of his remarks until Guy asked:
"There is a rumor that Miss Dexie expects to be married shortly. You will
miss her very much if the rumor is correct."
"Oh! rumor has it that way, has it? Well, this time Dame Rumor is just a
little astray. Strange how things do get twisted round!"
"Are you quite sure there is no foundation for the rumor, Mr. Sherwood?"
and Guy held his chessman poised in the air while he waited the answer.
"Oh, well, there are some facts to start from, certainly; yet I do not see
how the news could have got abroad. I feel quite sure Dexie never told
anyone about it, and the matter is not known to anyone else in the house,
except myself. She does not care to have the matter spoken of just at
present, lest it be misconstrued.
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