Suddenly she put her hands on Julian's shoulders and kissed his mouth.
"I wish there was more like you," she whispered.
He kissed her too, and put his arms around her.
"If I give you something, will you—will you stay at home to-night, just to-night, with Jessie?" he said.
But she drew away and shook her head.
"I won't take it."
"Yes."
"I won't. No—we're pals—not—not the other thing. You're the only one
I've got—of that kind. I won't spoil it—no, I won't."
Her decision was almost angry. Julian did not persist.
"I'll come again," he said.