During the evening Gussie noticed for the first time that Dexie wore a new
ring, and the volley of questions she poured forth regarding it was quite
astonishing.
"Why, where did you get it, Dexie? It is just a beauty; mine look quite
common beside it! That is the second new ring you have worn lately, Dexie,
but I hope there is not so much mystery about this one as there was about
the other. Lend me your ring for this evening, will you, Dexie?" she added,
coming over to her sister's side.
"No, thank you," and Dexie turned away. "You have half-a-dozen rings of
your own, and you know your own motto is 'What's mine is mine,' so I'll
neither borrow nor lend," laughing good-naturedly.
"Keep your old ring, you stingy thing!" Then, fearing that Traverse might
have heard her, she said sweetly:
"Have you noticed Dexie's new ring, Mr. Traverse? It is a mystery to me
where she gets them, for I am sure she would never buy them herself.
Perhaps Hugh McNeil sent it, eh, Dexie? It looks just like one he would
send," and she regarded her sister closely.
Dexie colored painfully at this interrogation, and Guy, who was amused at
Gussie's inquisitiveness, said in feigned surprise:
"Are you really guilty of wearing a new ring, Dexie?" the corners of his
mouth twitching suspiciously.
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