Peter, whatever he might think, did not deny the correctness of Leonore’s theories concerning his motives in the past or his conduct in the future. He kissed the soft cheek so near him, tenderly, and said:
“I like your thoughts about me, dear one.”
“Of course you do,” said Leonore. “You said once that when you had a fine subject it was always easy to make a fine speech. It’s true, too, of thoughts, dear.”