They sat in it, the pan piled with peas between them, and began to shell. Miss Jean's hand diving for a pea, encountered Chetwood's and was held fast.
"Mr. Chetwood!"
Without relinquishing his prize that gentleman set the pan aside and with considerable agility seated himself beside Miss Jean.
"My full name is Eustace William Fitzroy Chetwood. I prefer the second. William is a respectable name. Do you know what it means?"
"I didn't know it meant anything."
"Oh, yes; it means 'Bill.' I answer beautifully to 'Bill.'"
"Will—"
"'Bill'!"
"Will you please let go my hand?"
"'What we have we hold' is a good motto. It seems a sound system to hold what I have."