“I know.” He moved nearer to her, and they watched the light change and sweep in great shadows across the fields below. “You want it—more than anything in the world,” he said, speaking slowly. “I knew you did—when I took it for the lot.” She patted the hand that lay beside her own. “I did not want it—not so very much,” she said. “Anyway, I wanted the lot more.... And, besides, I’ve been so busy getting ready for Annabel——” “Getting ready for William Archer,” he corrected gravely. “Getting ready for Annabel—” she pursued, “that I have not had time to think about things—just things for myself.” “This is not just for yourself—it is for me, too.” She turned a startled, half-questioning look at him. He nodded gayly, watching her face. “Did you think I didn’t want that Chinese coat?” “Oh, did you?” Her face had flushed like a child’s. “I thought I was—just silly about it!” “So you were. That’s why I wanted it for you.... But, of course, it was sensible to get the lot.” “Of course!” Her assent was wholehearted and happy. “So now we’re going to get the coat, too—to-day. I had some money come in”—he patted his pocket—“and there’s enough.” “It may be gone—!” she said quickly. “Don’t think so. I sent over word. They’ve got a Chinese coat.” “Oh, I hope it is the same one—!” She breathed a happy sigh. “We ought to go right away!” She started up. “Time enough.” He spoke lazily. “I told them to hold it—till five o’clock.” He took out his watch. “Two hours. Plenty of time.” She sank back. Presently she looked at him. “I never guessed how much I wanted it! I did not know!”--after a little pause--"I think I did not let myself know." Then they talked for a while about Annabel--whose name was William Archer, he pointed out to her.... And they laid plans that ran far ahead into the future--almost till Annabel was an old lady and lonely--only she would have married by that time--and there would be other Annabels.... It seemed to stretch away infinitely. It was all wonderful--and mysterious. She turned and buried her face in the moss for a long time and was very quiet. And overhead a great bird passed by. Richard watched the circling flight. She patted her hair and began to pin on her hat. He watched her, smiling gravely. “Now we will go and buy the coat,” he said—“that wonderful Chinese coat—blue and gold, I think you said, my dear—with the great gold dragons on it!” VI As they drew near the store he became aware that she was deeply excited; there was a little flush in her face, and she walked with quickened step. He laid his hand on her arm protectingly. But she did not slow her pace. “Plenty of time,” he said softly in her ear. She only gave him a sidelong glance and hurried on. “It may not be the one!” she murmured as they entered the store. “Then we’ll hunt till we find one like it!” he replied valiantly. Through the elevator grills she recognized the woman who had waited on her before, and she went swiftly toward her.