"She's in love with me."
And Ralph directed a languishing glance toward Fanny, who cried out:
"Impudence! to say that I am in love with you. It's too bad, Ralph, for you to be talking so!" added Fanny, pouting and coloring, "and I'll thank you not to talk so any more."
"Why not?"
"I'll be offended."
"That will make you lovely."
"Mr. Ashley!"
"Miss Temple!"
And striking an attitude, Mr. Ashley waited for Fanny's communication.
Redbud smiled, and turning to Fanny, said: