“You saved my life.”
“I’m not sure of that, but I wish I had, for you know there is a convention that gives saved lives to the savers.”
“Take it, then,” said Patty, impulsively.
Farnsworth gave her a long look. “I wouldn’t want it because you thought you ought to give it to me.”
“Yet that is why I’m giving it to Philip.”
“He didn’t save your life!”
“No, I mean I’m giving it to him because I think I ought to.”
“What do you mean?”
And then Patty told him the whole story of her promise to Mrs. Van Reypen, and her consequent enforced betrothal to Philip.
Farnsworth’s blue eyes opened wide. “And he takes you on those terms!”