"I'd not have believed that lips so young and fresh as yours could utter such a cynical sound." She looked at him with disdainful, derisive eyes.

"It's fortunate for me that I have a sense of humor," said she.

"And for you," she added.
"But I am in earnest, I mean it--every word I said." "That's just it," replied she.

"You meant it--every word." "You will marry me ?" "I will not." "Why ?" "For several reasons.

For instance, I happen to be engaged to another man." "That is--nothing." He snapped his fingers.
She elevated her brows.