What have you done with all your ribbons ?" "What, the decorations?
Oh, they're kicking about somewhere." "You're not to let your Victoria Cross kick about, as you call it," said Helena severely.

"By the way, Peter, you've never told me yet--Oh, I saw the bit in the _Times_.

But I want _you_ to tell me about it.

Won't you ?" She bent forward, all softness, her beautiful eyes on her companion.
"No!" said Peter with energy--"_never_!" She considered him.
"Was it so awful ?" she asked under her breath.
"For God's sake, don't ask questions!" said the boy angrily.

"You know I want to forget it.