And"-- he came closer--he took the hand that hung at her side--conveniently near--"and I don't want you to say no now.

Don't say no! I will wait as long as you like for yes.

Millicent, I would rather go on waiting, and thinking that it is going to be yes, even if it is no after all." She said nothing, but she left her hand in his.
"May I go on thinking that it will be yes until I come back ?" "I cannot prevent your thinking, can I ?" she whispered, with a tender look in her eyes.
"And may I write to you ?" She shook her head.
"Well--I--I--Now and then," he pleaded.

"Not often.

Just to remind you of my existence." She gave a little laugh, which he liked exceedingly, and remembered afterwards.
"If you like," she answered.
At this moment Lady Cantourne's voice was heard in the distance, calling them.
"There!" exclaimed Millicent.