You wished me to say yes, did you not ?" My face must have answered, as my lips failed, but she went on swiftly: "Then I will go; only remember it is acting, a mere play in which I have a certain part to perform.

We are to be friends throughout it all--actors on the stage.

There must be no misunderstanding about this." I had recovered my voice now, realizing all she meant, and anxious to reassure her.
"Certainly.

There will be no mistake, Mrs.Bernard.

That was why I hesitated to ask you, for fear you might misinterpret my purpose.