I must think.

A girl who is going to break all conventions ought to have time to consider the consequences--" She smiled, faintly--"a little time to prepare herself for the--the great change....

I think we ought to remain engaged for a while--don't you ?" "Dearest!" he broke out, pleadingly, "the old way _is_ the best way! I cannot bear to take you--to have you promise yourself without formality or sanction--" "But I have already consented, Louis.

_Volenti non fit injuria_," she added with a faint smile.

"_Voluntas non potest cogi_--dearest--dearest of lovers! I love you dearly for what you offer me--I adore you for it.
And--_how_ long do you think you ought to wait for me ?" She disengaged herself from his arm, walked slowly toward the tall old clock, turned her back to it and faced him with clear level eyes.