You would only break my heart.

You don't want to do that, do you ?" "Doris!" he said.
"Why won't you call me Dot ?" "Dot!" said Jeff very softly.
"That's better." Again her voice quivered upon a laugh.

Her arms slackened from his shoulders, and instantly his fell away, setting her free.

She rose to her feet, yet lingered a moment, bending slightly over him, her eyes very bright.
But Jeff did not move, and with a half-sigh she turned away.

"Would you like to carry the teapot ?" she said.
He got up.
"And you can hang up this coat of yours," she added.