Did I faint?
How ridiculous! Please let me walk now.

I am all right.

Really I am." "But I think--" "Please.

I insist." I set her gently on her feet.

She staggered a little, but she was plucky and, after a moment, was able to stand and walk, though slowly.
"You are sure you can manage it ?" I asked.
"Of course! But why did I faint?
I never did such a thing before in my life." "That flash was close to us.