But do not consider the matter so gravely; you have done yourself no wrong.

You probably forgot that you had it; but if you had given it to me I would have kept it--and not forgotten it." "Do not talk so, Mr.Buckstone.

Give it to me, please, and forget the matter." "It would not be kind to refuse, since it troubles you so, and so I restore it.

But if you would give me part of it and keep the rest--" "So that you might have something to remind you of me when you wished to laugh at my foolishness ?" "Oh, by no means, no! Simply that I might remember that I had once assisted to discomfort you, and be reminded to do so no more." Laura looked up, and scanned his face a moment.

She was about to break the twig, but she hesitated and said: "If I were sure that you--" She threw the spray away, and continued: "This is silly! We will change the subject.