“Well, I’d like to have it by me to think about and enjoy all by my lonesome.”
“You want me to go away? I will!”
“Norrabit! You stop. I’ll let you know some day. The matter shall have our serious consideration,” she added, and laughed provokingly.
He got up and stood beside her.
“Morny, it’s awfully difficult to stop without wanting to—to——”
“Yes?”
“To kiss you.”
“Well,” said Mornice, “and what’s to prevent you, please?”
“You might not like it.”
“But I’m certain I should.”