"Yes."
"And consequently very innocent and inexperienced. I am sure you will take charge of my education."
"La! Mr. Ashley."
"I mean, Miss Sallianna, the education, not of my mind—that is finished and perfect: Oh, no! not that! The education of my heart!"
Ralph was getting on at headlong speed.
"Do you consent?" he said.
"La—really—indeed—"
"Why not, oh, beautiful lady—"
"How can I ever—so inexperienced—so innocent a person as myself can scarcely—"
And Miss Sallianna fell into a flutter.