Do you believe me and do you trust me, Betty ?" For answer she held up her lips to me.

What she had refused on my request, she gave of her own accord, saying:-- "There, Baron Ned.

Now, if you really respect me, you will know that I trust you, for I am not a girl to do this thing wantonly.

Perhaps I should not have done it at all, but you must know that I could not help it.

If you care for my friendship or are concerned for my happiness, I beg you never tempt me to repeat my folly.