Chapter IV: (Wednesday, October 24.)

SHE--Oh! Evelyn, I've got something great to tell you. You remember that man who "butt in" last night on our chat? Well, I've found out all about him. His name is Carroll Vincent, and he's just out of Princeton and is going to study law at the University of Maryland. How did I find out? Oh! I can't tell you all that over the 'phone. I just used my wits. You know Genevieve isn't going to get left. I'd die if he----

HE--Is this Cent----

SHE--Goodness gracious! there he is on the line again!

HE--I beg your pardon. I'll retire gracefully.

SHE--Don't apologize. You could not help it.

HE--I don't like to be a "butter-in," don't you know?

SHE--I hope you got the doctor all right last night. I'd be so sorry if my foolish delay caused you any trouble.

HE--Thank you, I got him all right.

EVELYN (at the other end)--I'll call you some other time, Genevieve.

HE--No; let me get off this time.

SHE (after a pause)--I wonder if he has really gone.

EVELYN--How did you find out who he was? Go on, tell me.

SHE--I'm afraid he may be listening.

EVELYN--Do you think he'd do that deliberately?

SHE--Certainly, I don't. I think he must be just fine. Jack Smallwood says he's a stunning-looking fellow. I'm just crazy to see him.

EVELYN--Did you ask Jack Smallwood about him?

SHE--Why, of course, you goose! They live in the same block.

EVELYN--You're getting on famously, Genevieve.

SHE--That's another slam, Evelyn. You're just jealous, that's what the matter with you. Next time I call you up you'll know it.

EVELYN--I'm sorry, Genevieve. I was only teasing you.

SHE--Well, I can't stand for it. I'll forgive you, though. Say, are you going to see "Madam Butterfly"? You don't know? Well, I'm going tomorrow night with Jack. He asked me today when I called him up about the other. He has got seats in the second row. I'm going to put on all my best regalia. No, not the blue. A pink chiffon. You've never seen it. It's a beauty. Well, goodbye. See you Friday.

V.

(Ten Minutes Later.)

HE--Please give me Madison 6-4-8-6-y. Is this Mr. Smallwood's home? Is Mr. Jack Smallwood there? No? Well, when do you expect him? You don't know? Thank you. Curse the luck! Just when I thought it looked easy.