Forgetful of my finery, I went and--looked on.

The magic result was that I saved the situation, and--incidentally, of course--the ship." He stopped.
"You don't believe me ?" he said abruptly.
Her lip curled a little.
"Do you really expect to be believed ?" she said.
"I don't know," he said; "I thought it was the usual thing to do between friends." "I was not aware--" began Molly.
He broke in with a most disarming smile.
"Oh, please," he said.

"I don't deserve that--anyhow.

I'm awfully sorry about the skirt.

I hope you'll let me bear the cost of the damage.