"Oh, no. Because it's too early, yet, for either of us to treasure such things——"
"What horrid impertinence!"
"Isn't it! But your heavenly gift of humour will transform my impudence into a harmless and diverting sincerity. Please let me see you, Mrs. Leeds—just for a few moments."
"Why?"
"Because you are going South and there are three restless weeks ahead of me——"
This time he could hear her clear, far laughter:
"What has my going to Florida to do with your restlessness?"
"Your very question irrevocably links cause and effect——"
"Don't be absurd, Mr. Quarren!"
"Absurdity is the badge of all our Guild——"