"Will you bring this gentleman the Revillon goods ?" Lister's object for stopping her was not very plain, but he did not mean to let her go.
"Please don't bother.

I expect to find something in this bundle," he said to the approaching saleswoman.

Then he turned to the girl in front.
"Let me look at the bag with the arrow-head pattern." She gave him the bag, and although her glance was steady he knew she was embarrassed.
"If you will wrap it up, I'll keep this one," he resumed.

"I expect you have not forgotten me.

When I came into the shop I didn't imagine I should meet you, but if you'd sooner I went off, I'll go." "I have not forgotten," she admitted, and her color faded and came back to her delicate skin.
"Very well! Since I sail to-night on the Allan boat, it's plain you needn't be afraid of my bothering you.