'And really, you know, you are a little unkind; I thought we were friends--what ?' She forced herself to meet those charming eyes, and then to smile back at him.

It would have been absurd not to smile, but the effort was disastrous; her lips quivered; the tears ran down her cheeks.

She rose, trembling and aghast.

'I am very foolish.

I have such a headache.