"As if—as if we were playing hide-and-seek in the dark. I'm rather frightened. I suppose it's stupid. I——"
James stood up, facing her. Passion quivered in his voice as he exclaimed:
"I'm going to kiss the fear of me out of you—now!"
"No, you ain't!" said Quinney.
III
The lovers sprang apart as Quinney emerged from behind the screen. He addressed the trembling Posy first.
"Thought it likely you might make a fool of yourself, and I've not been disappointed. Come on, mother!"
Susan appeared, looking very confused and miserable.
"Look at her," continued Quinney. "She's blushin' to the roots of her hair for you."
At this Posy pulled herself together, and remarked defiantly: