“Oh, then, if I had ever been in love, you would listen.”
“As I would to an angel from Heaven.”
“And be advised by me.”
“Why not? for then you'd be competent to advise; but now you haven't an idea what you are talking about.”
“What a pity! Don't you think it would be as well if you were not to speak to me so sulky?”
“I ask your pardon; Eve. I did not mean to offend you.”
“Davy, dear—for God's sake what is this chill that has come between you and me? You are a man. Speak out like a man.”
David turned his great calm, sorrowful eye full upon her.
“Well, then, Eve, if the truth must be told, I am disappointed in you.”
“Oh, David.”