"Supposing I decided to go on?" he said quickly.
"I should open the window and scream," she said, handing him the tube.
He complied reluctantly, seeking an excuse.
"It'll only take us twenty minutes. I wanted you to get the effect of New York coming back; in another half-hour it'll be magnificent!"
"I'll enjoy it very much now," she answered, laughing.
"You quite misjudge me," he said, without further trace of irritation. "However, as you wish. I saw you were blue, and I had planned something to distract you. But it's no use."
"What had you planned?" she said maliciously.
"To take you to a very nice party."
"A supper with some interesting people—Emma Fornez, Sada Quichy—"