She seemed in high spirits, ready for a tilt.
"Do be sensible," she said gayly.
"Sensible? I was never more sensible in my life." He made a long face.
"Unfortunate man!" She sighed, as though his condition were utterly hopeless.
He laughed.
"Miss Bright!"
"Mr. Hastings!"
"I have been thinking!"
"Marvelous!" She seemed like some mocking sprite.
"Why don't you ask what I am thinking about?" He seemed provokingly cool.