“What have you thought about me?” she demanded. She was really beginning to enjoy this episode.
“Well—” he began, and hesitated—and broke down and laughed—Cynthia laughed with him.
“I can tell you what I didn't think,” said Bob.
“What?” asked Cynthia, falling into the trap.
“I didn't think you'd be so—so good-looking,” said he, quite boldly.
“And I didn't think you'd be so rude,” responded Cynthia. But though she blushed again, she was not exactly displeased.
“What are you going to do this afternoon?” he asked. “Let's go for a walk.”
“I'm going back to Coniston.”
“Let's go for a walk now,” said he, springing to his feet. “Come on.”
Cynthia looked at him and shook her head smilingly.