"But you told me I must look into your face, and guess things, and I did!"
"Then I'll take back all that I have said, for men are such foolish creatures." She gave him the tenderest smile, to strengthen the words. "And indeed, and indeed, I've a good mind to be angry with you."
"Be angry with me after you have read my letter."
"How can I read it when you will not let me go?"
Certainly his arms were round her, but she did not make the least effort to get away from them.
"Shall I let you go?"
"If you like."
"I don't like."
He pressed her closer to him.
"Tell me, first, how you got my flowers last night."