“‘How does it happen—’ I began after a moment.
“‘Oh, here’s your purse,’ she interrupted.
“‘Now, really, please. It won’t inconvenience me in the least. There are only five louis there, and I have my portemonnaie besides, and—’
“‘And?’
“‘I believe I said I should be delighted.’
“’ Oh, you did, but you began a—’
“‘What?’ said I, feeling uncomfortable.
“‘A question. I know what it was.’
“‘Well, if you do—’
“‘I’m from Illinois. We don’t regard chaperones as so necessary; besides—’