"Do you think that because I may have committed a folly I have forfeited all claim to be respected--that I am a subject for insolent speeches ?" "You are illogical," said Mr.Caryll, the imperturbable.

"I have told you that I love you.

Should I insult the woman I have said I love ?" "You love me ?" She looked at him, her face very white in the white moonlight, her lips parted, a kindling anger in her eyes.

"Are you mad ?" "I a'n't sure.

There have been moments when I have almost feared it.
This is not one of them." "You wish me to think you serious ?" She laughed a thought stridently in her indignation.