Nor did Mr.Cameron seem in the least inclined to take himself away.
Usually most self-possessed, Dick Prescott fidgeted a trifle, and felt uncomfortable now.

He wondered if good taste did not call for him to take himself away after a brief conversation.

It was Laura who finally came to the rescue.
"Dick," she laughed, "there's something on your mind.

I'm afraid I shall have to help you out.

Did you come to ask me to go driving ?" "Yes," Dick nodded.