June’s heart gave a leap. To a girl in her position it was a princely reward. Such an offer seemed most tempting. But a moment’s consideration of the issues it raised brought on a sudden fit of shyness.
“I don’t think I could,” she said.
“Why not?” The eyes of the man were now fixed intently upon her face.
“Oh, I don’t——”
“Not enough, eh?”
She felt his eyes so forcibly upon her that she coloured hotly.
“It isn’t that.”
“What’s your reason then?”
“I’ve not been used to that sort of thing.”
He smiled broadly.