I knew what she must be thinking and I had no desire to read the thought in her eyes.

I stood there, waiting for her to leave in disgust.
"I can't tell you," I repeated, stubbornly.
"Very well." Her tone was as coldly indifferent as I had anticipated.
"Was that all you wished to say to me, Mr.Paine ?" "Miss Colton, I should like to explain if I could.

But I cannot." "Pray don't trouble yourself.

I assure you I had no intentions of asking for your--reasons.

Good afternoon." I heard her skirts brush the leaves at the border of the path.