Miss Yarnell mounted the pair of steps from the cabin to the level of the cockpit, and seated herself on the lockers.
“I simply had to come,” she explained.
“Marvellous impulsion!”
“I’m not welcome, then?”
“I’m afraid you’ve guessed it.”
“Obstinate—man!”
“Artful—woman!”
“You are a very chilly person. I think I’ll begin to hate you pretty soon.”
“Really!”
“Now that I’m here, you might as well make the best of it. Please, sir, I’ll try to be very agreeable and entertaining, if you’ll only be kind to me.”