"Yes, but it's not very sore."
"Why, it's bleeding," he cried in alarm, taking her hand; "let me bind my handkerchief round it."
"Oh, no!"
"Oh, yes! You must obey your doctor. There! that's better."
He still held her hand, and before she was aware of what he was doing, bent down suddenly and kissed it.
"Oh!" she cried, blushing, "you must not do that."
"Kaituna!"
"Mr. Maxwell! If you say another word I'll go back to my chaperon."
"But----"
"I won't hear another word! So there!"