"What is the use, if people would be sorry to see an old acquaintance?"
"How can you say such things?" said Lucy, looking up at him cordially. "I am sure there are some old ladies in the hotel who would be delighted to see you."
"But no young ones?"
"I can't answer for them."
"You can for yourself."
"Oh yes."
"And you don't care one way or the other?"
"No;" she shook her head slowly and regretfully.
"Not at all?"
"Not at all."