"I wonder," he began in a cheerful and speculative tone, taking courage from her silence—"I wonder whether you know——"
"I will not discuss people I know with you," she said.
"Then let us discuss people I know," he rejoined, amiably.
"Please don't."
"Please let me——"
"No."
"Are you never going to forgive me?" he asked.
"I shall forget," she said, meaningly.
"Me?"