4/12 And then, when you're ready, I will drive you home." "Oh, but that will waste your time still more," she protested. "I'm sure I can walk." "I'm sure you won't try," he rejoined with blunt deliberation. "I hope you don't mind eating in the kitchen, Miss Elliot. I would have had a fire in the parlour if I had expected you." "But, of course, I don't mind," she said. |