For the third time the long lashes drooped over the mischievous eyes.
"This is so sudden--so unexpected--Mr.Sardonyx! I feel highly complimented, of course; but still you must pardon me if I do not reply at once.

Give me until to-morrow, at noon.

Come then and you will be answered." She fluttered away like a spirit with the last words, leaving the hopeful lawyer standing in ecstasy.

Of course she meant to accept him, or she would have refused him on the spot.
For the rest of the time Miss Dane was exclusively the Welsh baronet's, and listened with unruffled serenity to his reproaches.
"You are driving me distracted, Mollie," he said, piteously.

"You must let me speak to your guardian without further delay.