Thank you for your hospitality and for your services as guide.
I will send the basket and net over by one of the servants." "I will take them now," I said, shortly.
"Very well, if you prefer.

Here they are." I took them from her.
"Good afternoon," she said.

"And thanks once more for a very pleasant picnic." "You are quite welcome, I'm sure.

Thank you for your frank opinion of my--worthlessness.

It was kind of you to express it." The sarcasm was not lost upon her.
"I meant it as a kindness," she replied.
"Yes.