29/32 It could be done before I go to Bristol, and then, of course, you could go with me.' 'You speak,' said Louise, after a short silence, 'just as if you were making an agreement with a servant.' 'That's all nonsense, and you know it. I've told you how I think, often enough, in letters, and I'm not good at saying it. Look here, I don't think it's very wise to stand out in the middle of the Common in a thunderstorm. Let us walk on, and I think I would put down your umbrella.' 'It wouldn't trouble you much if I were struck with lightning.' 'All right, take it so. I shan't trouble to contradict.' Louise followed his advice, and they began to walk quickly down the slope towards Streatham. |