"You said your foot was all right."
"It is," he returned. "It's still on my leg, as I know darned well."
"Oh!" exclaimed Columbine, dubiously. Without further comment she began to feed him.
"It's worth getting licked to have this treat," he said.
"Nonsense!" she rejoined.
"I'd stand it again--to have you come here and feed me.... But not from him."
"Wilson, I never knew you to be facetious before. Here, take this."
Apparently he did not see her outstretched hand.
"Collie, you've changed. You're older. You're a woman, now--and the prettiest--"
"Are you going to eat?" demanded Columbine.