Now the case is reversed." "He does care for you, now.

You can see it.

Why do you encourage him to come here ?" "I don't," said Alma.

"I will tell him to keep away if you like.

But whether he comes or goes, it will be the same." "Not to him, Alma! He is in love with you!" "He has never said so." "And you would really let him say so, when you intend to refuse him ?" "I can't very well refuse him till he does say so." This was undeniable.