"Of course not!" he replied cordially.
She lifted her eyes, surveying him in silence.
"Why did you suppose so?" he asked amiably.
"Did you receive my letter?"
"Of course I did."
"You did not answer it."
"I didn't know how—then."
His reply seemed to perplex her—so did his light and effortless good-humour.
"I know how to answer it now," he added.
She forced a smile: