The hilarity which Tootles’ elucidation of the mystery of the
dress suits occasioned, died out at the news of Pansy’s elopement.
Underneath the quiet of his announcement, they divined the hurt
that lay near his heart. A few more letters remained among the
chaff, which Dangerfield opened rapidly--announcements of fall
exhibitions, which woke in him curious currents of impatience; a
note from Steingall urging him to exhibit, another from Quinny with
the news of the club. Then, all of a sudden his fingers struck one
addressed to