"You have been then. What for?"
"Oh, nothing."
"Come, tell me."
"I—I've been disappointed."
"What about?" He was persistent, and Rose felt that he must be used to having his own way.
"It was about a job I didn't get," replied Rose, trying to laugh.
"So you're looking for a job. Heard you'd been fired by old Hill. Gail told me. I had her out last night in my new car."
"I could go back to school. Miss Hill sent for me.... Was Bessy with you and Gail?"
"No. Gail and I were alone. We had a dandy time.... Rose, will you meet me some night and take a ride? It'll be fine and cool."
"Thank you, Mr. Swann. It's very kind of you to ask me."