"But we were both saying 'yes.'"
"We are both saying 'yes,'" repeated Dolly slowly.
"Could we not go a step farther?"
"How?" Dolly started a little and looked at him. "I do not understand—I thought—"
"What did you think?"
"I do not know what to think." She hesitated.
"Will you not let me help you to decide?" For the first time in their acquaintance, Vanbrugh's voice grew tender.
"I—I am almost afraid—"
"Afraid of me?"
"Of you? Oh no, you do not frighten me at all—but I am just a little—" again Dolly hesitated, then as though making a great effort she tried to speak severely. "Mr. Vanbrugh, you must not play with me!"