"That is my affair," he said.
"Oh, but I mean it." Quickly she broke in upon him.

"I am in earnest.

I am in earnest.

It wouldn't be right of me to let you imagine--to let you think--" she faltered suddenly, for something obstructed her utterance.
The next moment swiftly she covered her face.

"My dear!" he said.
He led her back to the table and made her sit down.