"Please don't go without a farther word.

We seem predestined to misunderstand.

I am even willing to confess myself a fool in the hope of some time being able to convince you otherwise.

You have not even told me that you live here; nor do I know your name." She shook her head positively, repressed merriment darkening her eyes and wrinkling the corners of her mouth.

"It would be highly improper to introduce myself to a stranger--we Presbyterians never do that." "But do you feel no curiosity as to who I may be ?" "Why, not in the least; the thought is ridiculous.