The Cathedral chimes had whispered twice in the room before Annie returned.
"What is it you're wanting?" she asked.
"Come outside and speak to me."
"No, I can't do that. Father's watching."
"Well, will you meet me one evening and have a talk?"
"What about?"
"Several things."
"It isn't right, Mr. Brandon. What's a gentleman like you want with a girl like me?"
"I only want us to get away a little from all this noise and filth."
Suddenly she smiled.