"He and Ajax could not get along without quarreling, and I separated them.

The question and the favor refer to Dorothy." Richard colored.
"What is the question ?" said he, his voice turning deep and soft.
"Do you love her ?" This staggered Richard.

Bess came to his aid.

"I know you do," said she; "I'll answer the query for you.

The real question I wanted to ask is, Have you told her?
And that I'll answer: You have not." "What does this lead to ?" broke in Richard.