At any rate I took my chance.

I'd seen him some time before, and then I saw you." "If I'm to be watched about in that way," said Mary angrily, "I won't go out at all." "Of course I want to see you.

Why shouldn't I?
I'm all fair and above board;--ain't I?
Your father and mother know all about it.

It isn't as though I were doing anything clandestine." He paused for a reply, but Mary walked on in silence.

She knew quite well that he was warranted in seeking her, and that nothing but a very positive decision on her part could put an end to his courtship.