"I couldn't; I am expecting some friends from Richmond. I had to come home and see that Susan had the house in order."
There was a second's silence. The young man below stood motionless: "I want to see you," he said firmly.
"Can't you? What a pity it's so dark!"
"To-morrow?"
"I shall not have a minute's time."
"Soon?" he insisted.
"Of course!" as if it were a matter of no consequence whatever.
"I shall expect to," and then there was silence again.
"I am glad you won!" called the girl. "Good night!"