Presently she started trembling.

"Denis?"

"Yes, acushla."

"Have—have I been asleep?"

"No."

"—I didn't dream that you—you said—"

"I said that when your cold is better, I will take you home for a few days."

She gave a little wriggle and a snuggle of utter joy.

"I was 'fraid I'd dreamt it."

"Denis, would you mind keep sayin' it every now and then?"