He did not wait for her answer, but drew her away.
"I do not want any one in the street to see me kiss you," he said, and he kissed her.
Her cheeks, already red, grew redder.
"You mustn't do that," she said.
"I can't help myself," he said, humbly, and did it again.
"I have the right," he added, "because you are mine now. Last night Mr. Plummer, of his own free will and volition, gave you to me."
"Good old daddy!" she murmured.