I want you to," he said boldly.
"What!" cried Mrs.Pettifer.

"You actually--Oh!" Indignation robbed her of words.

She gasped.
"Yes, I do," continued Dick calmly.

"I want you to come one night and dine at Little Beeding.

We'll persuade Mrs.Ballantyne to come too." It was a bold move, and even in his eyes it had its risks for Stella.