25/27 Now, as she held out her hand to him in farewell, he caught sight of the pleasant little room beyond. He had the strongest wish to cross the threshold on which she was standing; but, of course, it was impossible. Perhaps you will ask us to tea here." "I shall be delighted," she said frankly. I can see the tops of the trees in Kensington Gardens. To be sure, I ought to live nearer my work. |