"No, Peter."
"I am glad of that," said I, "because I want to ask you—to marry me,
Charmian."
CHAPTER XXIX
IN WHICH CHARMIAN ANSWERS MY QUESTION
"Peter!"
"Yes?"
"I wish you wouldn't."
"Wouldn't what, Charmian?"
"Stir your tea round and round and round—it is really most—exasperating!"
"I beg your pardon!" said I humbly.