He stared, considerably taken aback. 'I hope not indeed.'
'Why? I thought you said you wanted me to——'
'To make nice little speeches with composure? So I did. So I do——' as he looked down upon the upturned face he seemed to lose his thread.
She was for helping him to recover it. 'Don't you remember how you said——'
'That you have very pink cheeks? Well, I stick to it.'
She smiled. 'Sh! Don't tell everybody.'
'And you're the only female creature——'
'That's a most proper sentiment.'
'The only one I ever saw who didn't look a fright in motor things.'