"Oh, he's utterly ridiculous! Who or what he really is I cannot imagine. And, do you know, the best fun of all is—he's in love with me."
"In love with you?" Harry cried, recoiling as he said it.
"Yes, of course—why not?" said Katie.
"The infernal cad!" cried Harry.
"Oh, what naughty language!" said Katie. "Oh!"
"D—n him!" cried Harry, furiously. "What does the fellow mean?"
"I declare I won't listen to such shocking language," said Katie. "Now stop!"
"Well—but what does the scoundrel mean?" repeated Harry, in jealous wrath.
"Well, he means to try—to marry me."
"Marry!—you!"