"Can't I give you two a lift home?" he asked.
John looked toward Consuello and heard her say:
"No, thanks; it's only a few blocks home and we'll walk—it's such a—a—a glorious night."
CHAPTER XVIII
Consuello was the first to speak as they passed through the studio gateway to the sidewalk overhung by the drooping branches of tall pepper trees.
"It's not far," she said.
The words awoke John from his enthrallment and she saw by his glance toward her that he did not comprehend their meaning.
"It's not far to the house," she explained. Not far! He wished it were miles away, that they might walk on together for hours.