He took her in his arms and kissed her eagerly while she explained that she could not stay long. She had said she was going to the library, which her mother had endowed, for a book. She must be there by half past three or four at the least.
"Oh, we can talk a great deal by then," he said gaily. "Here comes the car. Let's get in."
He looked cautiously about, hailed it, and they stepped in quickly as it drew up.
"Perth Amboy," said Eugene, and they were off at high speed.
Once in the car all was perfect, for they could not be seen. He drew the shades partially and took her in his arms.
"Oh, Suzanne," he said, "how long it has seemed. How very long. Do you love me?"
"Suzanne, how shall we arrange this? Are you going away soon? I must see you oftener."
"I don't know," she said. "I don't know what mama is thinking of doing. I know she wants to go up to Lenox in the fall."
"Oh, Pshaw!" commented Eugene wearily.