“You say that because you’re in love with her! I’ve a couple of eyes in my head, stupid as you all think me. You can deny it all you like, but you won’t convince me!”
“I shan’t deny it, Carnaby. I am so much in love with her at this moment that the room is whirling round and round and I can see two of you!”
“Poor old Mark! Do you think she’ll take you on?”
“Can’t say, Carnaby!”
“You’re a lucky beggar if she does; that’s my opinion!” said the boy.
“Put it as strong as you like, Carnaby,” Lavendar answered. “You can’t exaggerate my feelings on that subject!”
“If you hadn’t fifteen years’ start of me I’d give you a run for your money!” exclaimed Carnaby with a daring look.