“‘That man at the table made me feel so detestably,’ she began.
“‘Oh, you must n’t mind!’
“‘And you really are so nice—What do you know about me?’
“‘Oh, I can tell.’
“‘I think you generally can,’ said she.
“‘Isn’t that interesting?’ said I, pointing out of the window at some peasants in the field.
“‘Ah, yes!’ said she.
“‘May I sit down?’ said I.
“We had reached her seat.
“‘Why, certainly, I shall be glad to have you.’