"Why?"
"It is very foolish and wrong "
"Is that a reason for my not knowing it?"
"No not a good one. But you have read it now wont you let me have it?"
"No I shall ask for all the rest of the portfolio, Elfie," he said, as he put it in a place of security.
"Pray, do not!" said Fleda, most unaffectedly.
"Why?"
"Because I remember Mrs. Carleton says you always have what you ask for."
"Give me permission to put on your bonnet, then?" said he, laughingly, taking it from her hand.
The air was very sweet, he footing pleasant. The first few steps of the walk were made by Fleda in silence, with eager breath, and a foot that grew lighter as it trod.