"And I shall not look when you raise your mask," she said.
"It were too much, señorita," he said. "Your hand—but not your lips."
"You shame me, señor! I was bold to offer it, and you have refused."
"You shall feel no shame," he said.
He bent swiftly, raised the bottom of his mask, and touched lightly her lips with his.
"Ah, señorita!" he said. "I would I were an honest man and could claim you openly. My heart is filled with love of you!"
"And mine with love of you!"
"This is madness! None must know!"
"I would not fear to tell the world, señor!"