"And it is true; you haven't been to see me for a month."
"I have explained why. I say, Eve——"
"Yes."
"Did you miss me? I mean did you want me to come and see you?"
"I did."
"You really missed me?" he asked again.
"Very much. Are you not my nearest neighbor? Have we not been old friends for many years? I do not like to lose old friends," she said.
"There is no danger of losing me. That will rest with yourself; I am always at your commands," he answered.
"Always?" she asked.
"Whenever you want me," he replied.