"Mocked me for seeming theatrical, and yet you have learned that what I said was true; as you will again." She mused upon this; then, as in whimsical indulgence to an importunate child: "Well, tell me what you mean when you say I saved your life." "You came alone," he began, hastily, "to stand upon that burning roof--" "Whence all but him had fled!" Her laughter rang out, interrupting him.

"My room was on the fourth floor at St.Mary's, and I didn't mind climbing three flights this evening." Crailey's good-nature was always perfect.

"You mock me and you mock me!" he cried, and made her laughter but part of a gay duet.

"I know I have gone too fast, have said things I should have waited to say; but, ah! remember the small chance I have against the others who can see you when they like.

Don't flout me because I try to make the most of a rare, stolen moment with you." "Do!" she exclaimed, grave upon the instant.