"We also were of a mind that no one knows until after marriage what degree the other is—that is the pity of it."
"In other words, marriage is an eye-opener!" he laughed. "Well we are unanimous on that point also. In fact, I'm ready to agree with you on anything, for anything, and at any time."
"Thank you, Montague—thank you, very much," she replied, with a quick glance through her long lashes. "I want you presently to agree with me—about something."
"It's done!" he replied. "What is it?"
"I cannot tell you here—wait until after dinner, when we are quite alone. I'll manage that—there will be time before Auction begins."
"If we're to be quite alone," he said, "can't you manage that Auction doesn't begin?"
"Don't ask the impossible!" she smiled. "Moreover, Auction is an excellent game."
"When one isn't more agreeably employed," he added.
She shot him another glance.
"You say nice things to me, Montague," she remarked.