she hears a dog howl in the night she thinks there is going to be an
earthquake. You had better not encourage her, or there will be no end to
it."

But Chris, with her _fiancé's_ hand fast in hers, was already at the
window.

"If you don't believe in it, don't come!" she threw back over her
shoulder. "Now, Trevor, you've got to turn your money, bow three times,
and wish. Do wish for something really good to make up for my bad luck!"

Mordaunt complied deliberately with her instructions, her hand still in
his.

"I have wished," he announced at length.

"Have you? What was it? Yes, you may tell me as I'm not doing any. Quick,
before Rupert comes!"

Her eager face was close to his. He looked into the clear eyes and
paused. "I don't think I will tell you," he said finally.

"Oh, how mean! And you would have missed the opportunity but for me!"

He laughed quietly. "So I should. Then I shall owe it to you if it comes
true. I will let you know if it does."

"You are sure to forget," she protested.

"No. I am sure to remember."