She was right; he felt it. She had done much for him, and truly he might please her in this matter. Marline could play full-back all right, and it was no more than fair that Marline should have a chance. He had not intended to play football, but Halliday had tried to drag him into it.
"Don't be angry, Inza," he said. "Let's talk it over. Perhaps I will promise."
"I have talked enough," she said, without relenting. "If you care for me as I fancied you did, you will promise without another word."
One more moment of hesitation, and then Frank said:
"That settles it—I promise."
"You will not play football this season?"
"No."
"You are a dear, good boy!"
Then she suddenly kissed him again.