"I'm a very mysterious person," she said gravely. "Look out! Some day you'll find me married before you know it!"
He looked at her with his intimidating, magisterial stare.
"Oh, you don't frighten me at all, Your Honor!" she said, making a face.
"I don't believe a word you say! You've borrowed the ring, and you've made ready a fine story; but I'm not going to give you the pleasure. Will you dine with me?"
"Previous engagement!"
"With your fiancé, of course?"
"Quite right!"
"That's serious?" he said, rising, and containing his wrath with difficulty.
"Very serious!"
"Good-by, then!"