"Impossible!"
"He has spoken to me of you."
"Indeed!"
"And is a great admirer of yours."
"You mock me!"
"You can't guess who it is?"
And little Pauline brightened up with childish glee at having gained this slight advantage over her companion.
"You puzzle and excite me, darling. I can't guess. Tell me who it is."
"Lieutenant Hardinge!"
"Lieutenant Hardinge?"