She seized upon it, eager to convince him that she had never deemed him in earnest.
"Do propose soon then!" she said.

"And let us get it over!" He turned to the door.

"Given a suitable opportunity," he said, "if shall be done to-night." "To-night!" she echoed sharply.
She caught the mocking gleam of his eyes for an instant, and her heart misgave her.
"Really, Max!" she said, in a tone of protest.
"Yes, really," said Max.

"Good-bye!" He was gone.

She heard him stride away down the passage, and go downstairs.