We have been bookish long enough." She rose with a gesture of impatience.
I did not rise.

"Pardon me, Mrs.Falchion," I urged, "but this interests me so.

I have thought much of Anson lately.

Please, let us talk a little longer.

Do sit down." She sat down again with an air of concession rather than of pleasure.
"I am interested," I said, "in looking at this question from a woman's standpoint.