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which you may be willing to let fall will be gratefully received."
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"Oh, I am Miss Lynde; profession,
landscape painter in oils; present
place of abode, Maple Tree Inn. Are
you happier?"
"Infinitely. Thank you very much. As you have said, Maple Green is small, and naturally"
"Why is it," she laughed, "that a man always tries to apologize for his curiosity?"
"I don't think I was apologizing," answered Miles. "I was merely—explaining."
"Oh, then I beg your pardon. You see, it sounded like an apology. There, I think I can get to work now; the shadows are much better."
"Then I will leave you," said Miles, cheerfully. "I don't want to interfere with your work."
