When Susan Hubbard invited me to the party I felt as if I must go -- I must see Stephen once more . I never thought for a minute that he remembered me -- or cared still ... '' `` But he does ? '' said Jerry breathlessly . Jerry never scruples to ask anything right out that she wants to know . `` Yes , '' said Miss Ponsonby softly . `` Is n't it wonderful ? I could hardly believe it -- I am so changed . But he said tonight he had never thought of any other woman . He -- he came home to see me . But when I never went anywhere , even when I must know he was home , he thought I did n't want to see him . If I had n't gone tonight -- oh , I owe it all to you two dear girls ! '' `` When are you to be married ? '' demanded that terrible Jerry . `` As soon as possible , '' said Miss Ponsonby . `` Stephen was going away next week , but he says he will wait until I can get ready . '' `` Do you think your father will object this time ? '' I queried . `` No , I do n't think so . Stephen is a rich man now , you know . That would n't make any difference with me -- but Father is very -- practical .
Stephen is going XXXXX see him tomorrow . ''
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