[The Blunders of a Bashful Man by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor]@TWC D-Link bookThe Blunders of a Bashful Man CHAPTER 14/17
"Here is a pin, Mr.Flutter; you can pin up that tear." I was glad she asked me to let the horse go at full speed; it was the most soothing thing which could happen at that time.
As he flew along I could affect to be busy with the cares of driving, and so escape the trials of conversation.
I spoke to my lovely companion only three times in the eight miles between her house and the grove.
The first time I remarked, "We are going to have a warm day"; the second, "I think the day will be quite warm"; the third time I launched out boldly: "Don't you think, Miss Marigold, we shall have it rather warm about noon ?" "You seem to feel the heat more than I do," she answered, demurely, which was true, for she looked as cool as a cucumber and as comfortable as a mouse in a cheese, while I was mopping my face every other minute with my handkerchief. When we reached the picnic grounds she offered to hold the reins while I got out.
As I lifted her down, the whole company, who had been watching for our arrival, burst out laughing.
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