I expect you told him he must help ?" "When I put you on board the locomotive I knew Roberts would see you out.

He's a sober fellow and has two girls as old as you." "You don't know how old I am," she said with an effort for carelessness.
"Anyhow, it's plain you are young enough to be rash," Lister rejoined.
She put down her cup and her glance was soft.

He saw she was not acting.
"I don't think I really was rash--not _then_.

It's something to know when you can trust people, and I did know." Lister was embarrassed, but her gentleness had charm.

He did not want her to resume her other manner.