“Yes, I’m here, thanks to you,” said Elaine—and Davila not being present, she kissed him.
“I’m more than repaid!” he said. 262
“But you wish it were—another?”
“No—but I wish the other—would, too!” he laughed.
“Give her the chance, Colin.”
“You think I may dare?” eagerly.
“You’re not wont to be so timid,” she returned.
“I wish I had some of your bravery,” he said.
“Is it bravery?” she demanded. “Isn’t it impetuous womanliness.”
“Not a bit! There isn’t a doubt as to his feelings.”