And here I am back again.

Believe me, _no_ burnt child ever dreaded the fire enough to keep away from it.
I'm a coward, but not enough of a one to practise prudence." He laughed silently.

"You brave little thing! Every moment I am learning more and more how adorable you are--" "Do men adore folly ?" "Your kind of folly.

Are you cold ?" "No; only foolish.

There's some sort of live creature moving rather close to me--hush! Don't you hear it ?" But whatever it was it went its uncanny way in darkness and left them listening, her small hand remaining loosely in his.
"What on earth is the matter now, Shiela ?" he whispered, feeling her trembling.
"Nothing.