It is my sitting-room." "Why did you smile?
Tell me ?" eagerly.
"It was nature asserting itself." "You mean you just couldn't help it ?" "That's precisely what I mean." "Not very complimentary, I'd say." "A smile is ever a compliment, sir." "I say, do you know you interest me ?" he began warmly, but she put her finger to her lips.
"My uncle is returning.

I must not talk to you any longer." She glanced uneasily out upon the square, and then hurriedly added, a certain wistfulness in her voice and eyes.

"I couldn't help it to-day.

I forgot my place.

But you are the first gentleman I've spoken to since I came here." "I--I was afraid you might think I am not a gentleman.