"Oh yes, there is, indeed! pray sit down."
So she sat down on the lower part of the trunk. Mr. Verdant Green glanced rapidly round and perceived that they were quite alone, and partly shrouded from view. The following highly interesting conversation then took place.
He. "Won't you change places with me? you'll slip off."
She. "No - I think I can manage."
He. "But you can come closer."
She. "Thanks." (She comes closer.)
He. "Isn't that more comfortable?"
She. "Yes - very much."
He. (Very hot, and not knowing what to say) - "I - I think you'll slip!"
She. "Oh no! it's very comfortable indeed." (That is to say - thinks Mr. Verdant Green - that sitting BY ME is very comfortable. Hurrah!)