"I--never felt so stupid before." "Don't be in a hurry!" he said.

"You can't help it." She sank back against his support again and so remained for a few seconds.

He stood like a rock till she opened her eyes once more.
She found his own upon her, but he dropped them instantly.

"You are not hurt anywhere, are you ?" he said.
She shook her head.

"No, it's nothing.