“Will you?” said Ranald, coming close to her, with the old imperative in his voice.

Maimie drew back a little.

“Do you know what you make me think of?” she asked, lowering her voice.

“Yes, I do. I have thought of it every night since.”

“You were very rude, I remember.”

“You didn't think so then,” said Ranald, boldly.

“I ought to have been very angry,” replied Maimie, severely.

“But you weren't, you know you weren't; and do you remember what you said?”

“What I said? How awful of you; don't you dare! How can I remember?”

“Yes, you do remember, and then do you remember what I said?”