'Dick, of all men, handing himself over like a dog! And I was lecturing him on arrogance! I ought to have known that it was no use to judge a man.

But I did it.

What a demon that girl must be! Dick's given her his life,--confound him!--and she's given him one kiss apparently.' 'Torp,' said Dick, from the bed, 'go out for a walk.

You've been here too long.

I'll get up.