"What is going to happen is also important—your breakfast," the girl responded. "Go over there, where you see that napkin sitting expectantly on its haunches, and Marie will be in directly."
"Thank you. I hope you won't be scandalized at my appetite. Is the fire entirely out?"
"Yes—practically. Here's the paper."
"That's very good of you. You'll pardon me if I just look at the headlines?"
"Of course." And for a few moments there was little conversation in the sunny dining room.
"And now will you do me a favor?" said Miss Maitland.
Smith looked at her; a long moment.
"I will do anything in the world for you," he said, "except one thing."
The girl flushed a little.
"I want you to take me out to the fire," she responded.