"And my old friend Dick?"
Humphrey turned red; he lost his repose; he flushed a vulgar red.
"You shall not associate with that abominable cad, Molly. I shall forbid it altogether. You must promise——"
"When I promise anything—perhaps——"
"Then you know, Molly, you are soothing to the nerves. After seeing a bad picture, or hearing a bad piece of music, or listening to the cheerfulness of that—that BEAST they call Dick, only to watch you consoles, and to talk with you restores."
"I am glad to have some qualities, in spite of my birth."
"You have risen above that misfortune, Molly. If you would only refuse to know these people——"
"Certainly not."
"Give me your promise, Molly."