He opened a cigar-case and crossed to the fireplace in search of matches.
"I'm afraid you'll find the accommodation rather limited," he remarked, with his face turned away from her.
"I don't expect the Ritz in a village of six houses," she answered.
"There's only one room."
Sonia sat up very erect in her chair; her breath came and went quickly and all her pulses seemed to be throbbing.
"Are you suggesting I should toss you for it?" she asked, with a flurried laugh.
He turned half round and regarded her out of the corner of one eye.
"No need, is there?" he mumbled.
Sonia jumped up hastily.