"I imagined her sudden departure was owing to something of the kind," he said. "I am sorry it has occurred; personally, I always avoid quarrelling with anyone."
"It is a mistake," said she; "but if two people disagree, they must quarrel some time. Besides, I didn't quarrel with her. I was even amused, I am sorry to say."
"That is—if you will pardon my saying so—the surest method of quarrelling."
Eva looked at him gravely.
"You have admirable good sense," she said; "I always thought you had. But, after all, it is a good thing to be amused."