"That you could never be," she flung at me, and walked away; but I followed.
"Won't you tell me why?" I asked. "What have I done to offend you?"
"If you don't know, I couldn't make you understand."
"Perhaps it's you who don't understand. But you will, some day."
"Oh, I've no curiosity."
"Am I spoiling your trip?"
"I'm not going to let you."
"Thanks. Then you'd better let me help to make it pleasanter. I can, in many ways."
"I don't need help in enjoying Holland. I intend to enjoy it every instant, in—in——"
"Won't you finish?"