"The gift of eternal youth.... I haven't it.... But I believe it can be shared." She gazed thoughtfully at the distant hills. "Years and years slip from me when that boy and I talk nonsense together."
"Better talk sense with him, and wake up, sweetness, or you'll relapse into your second childhood."
"I have just been talking sense to him.... I'm awake," she said dreamily.
"Do you mean to admit that the interview has seriously affected you?"
"Oh, I don't know yet."
"Better investigate," said Diana. "You know what his parents expect of their children. And if we are to remain here, I think, dear, that you had better see a little less of Jack Rivett than you have been seeing. Don't you?"
"I am sure of it."
"Otherwise," continued Diana calmly, "it would be playing the game fairer for you and me to seek another business engagement. These people have been very honorable toward us. We can scarcely permit them to outdo us."
Silvette looked up calmly, her cheek resting on her hand.
"How dishonorable would it be?" she asked.