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 "Yes, there is. He is a friend. Just what did Gordon tell you about Mr. Smith?"

"He said that he thought that if you married anyone it would be Kingdon Smith, but that it wasn't definitely decided yet."

"It isn't," said Prue.

"Well—" But Wade reconsidered the remark. Instead, "I suppose he has plenty of money?" he asked. Prue nodded.

"I think so. Does his financial condition interest you?"

"Not especially," was the glum response.

"Because if it does," continued Prue, shooting a lightning glance from under her lashes, "Mr. Smith will be in Quebec in a day or two, and, if you cared to, you might stay over and confer with him personally."

"If I did stay I'd be more likely to throw him into the river," growled Wade.

"Poor Mr. Smith!" she laughed. "He would be so—so astounded at the treatment!"

"You say it isn't settled yet?"

"What?"