He held the small, impulsive hand a moment and let it go.
"You could never hurt me," Dinah answered.

"You are far too kind." "I think the kindness is on your side," he answered gravely.

"Most people of my acquaintance would think me a bore--if nothing worse." "Most people have never really met you, Stumpy," said Isabel unexpectedly.

"Dinah is one of the privileged few, and I am glad she appreciates it." "Good heavens!" said Scott, flushing a deep red.

"Spare me, Isabel!" Dinah broke into her gay, infectious laugh.