'I am always inconsiderate and inclined to ask too much.

Forgive me! What was in my mind when I asked I dare not say.' 'I quite understand your interest in your family pictures--and all of it,' she remarked more gently, willing not to hurt the sensitive feelings of a man so full of romance.
'And in that ONE!' he said, looking devotedly at her.

'If I had only been fortunate enough to include it with the rest, my album would indeed have been a treasure to pore over by the bivouac fire!' 'O, Captain De Stancy, this is provoking perseverance!' cried Paula, laughing half crossly.

'I expected that after expressing my decision so plainly the first time I should not have been further urged upon the subject.' Saying which she turned and moved decisively away.
It had not been a productive meeting, thus far.

'One word!' said De Stancy, following and almost clasping her hand.