"Swank, or no swank, I think I can make terms with your father, and the time has come to do it."
"I'd sooner things went on as they are for the present."
"Why?"
"Well, we haven't seen very much of each other as yet. Why, we hardly know each other."
"I have reasons, dearest, for wishing to tackle your father as soon as possible."
"What reasons?"
She spoke coaxingly, laying her cheek close to his.
"I must keep them to myself for the present. You trust me?"
"Oh, yes, but I'm horribly curious! Are you cross?"
"No, darling, I'm impatient. I want you to be wholly mine."