"We have a long ride, for one day," said I.
She made no answer. My anger rose a little.
"My Cousin," I said, "I had the honour to speak to you."
"I do not wish to have the dishonour of answering you," said Dolly.
It was a weakness on her part to answer at all; but I suppose she could not resist the repartee.
"A very neat hit," I said. "Must all our conversation run upon these lines?"
She made no answer at all.
"Anne," I said, "rein your horse back ten yards."
"Anne," said Dolly, "ride precisely where you are."
"Very good," said I. "I have no objection to your maid hearing what I have to say. I thought it would be you that would object."