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"I do. I never have spent seven dollars on a dinner in my life."
"But you should have, this time, after making seven hundred and fifty
dollars in one month. I know men who would give that amount to dine with
me." It was a foolish brag, but Miss De Voe felt that her usual means of
inspiring respect were not working,--not even realized.
"Very likely. But I can't afford such luxuries. I had spent more than
usual and had to be careful."
"Then it was economy?"
"Yes."
"I had no idea my dinner invitations would ever be held in so little
respect that a man would decline one to save seven dollars." Miss De Voe
was hurt. "I had given him five hundred dollars," she told herself, "and
he ought to have been willing to spend such a small amount of it to
please me." Then she said; "A great many people economize in foolish
ways."
"I suppose so," said Peter. "I'm sorry if I disappointed you. I really
didn't think I ought to spend the money."
"Never mind," said Miss De Voe.


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