We had great fun last night, didn't we ?' 'Oh, _I_ enjoyed myself immensely; part of the time at least.' 'But after dinner you were rather horrid, Mr Ross.

You wouldn't come and talk to me, would you ?' 'Wouldn't I?
I was afraid.

Tell me, do I seem many years older since last night ?' he asked.
'I don't see any difference.

Why ?' 'Because I've lived months--almost years--since I saw you last.

Time doesn't go by hours, does it ?...