"No," Ninian objected, "we don't want you blubbing all over the platform!..."
"I shan't blub, Ninian. I never blub!..."
"Yes, you do. You always blub. You blubbed the last time and made me feel an awful ass!" he persisted.
"Well, I shan't blub this time, or if I do, it won't be about you.... Anyhow, I shall get up early and see Quinny off. I like Quinny!..."
Ninian pointed at Henry, and burst out laughing. "Oh! Oh, he's blushing! Look at him! Oh! Oh!!"
"Shut up, Ninian, you ass!" said Henry, turning away.
Mary went over to him and took hold of his arm. "Never mind, Quinny," she said, "I do like you. Good-night!"
Then she went out and left him alone with Ninian.
"I suppose," said Ninian when she had gone, "we ought to go down and say something to the Vicar!"