"Pray keep your seat; do you think of running away already?"
"Yes, monsieur; for I don't pass my time doing nothing, myself; I can't afford it."
"One moment—let us talk a little. In the first place, you can't go away till I have paid you."
"Oh! I am not worried! I'll trust you."
"You might make a mistake.—Do give me a few seconds. It affords me much pleasure to talk with you."
Edward took her hand, and she consented to resume her chair; whereupon he seated himself very close to her, saying:
"Shall I tell you something?"
"What is it?"
"I am in love with you!"
"Ha! ha! ha! what folly!"