"Of course you did. That shows that you are in the proper frame of mind. Now I'm not. I don't care a rap to talk about the whole holy show. It's pretty, of course; but I'm not going in for doing the sentimental that way."
She looked up with mingled indignation and entreaty.
"Now you are going to be horrid again," she protested. "Why can't you stop talking about our being engaged?"
"Stop talking about it? Why, good heavens, we're expected to talk about it. I never was engaged before, but I hope I know my business."
"But I don't want to talk about it!"
"Oh, you really do, only you are shy about owning it."
"But I won't talk about it!"
"Oh, yes, you will, my dear; for if I say things you can't help answering 'em."
"I won't say another word!"
"I'll bet you a pair of gloves that the next thing I say about our being engaged you'll not only answer, but you'll answer in a hurry."