"Yes?"

"And so handsome--"

"Well?"

"And then, you know, he saved my life--didn't he, now? You must
acknowledge that much, mustn't you?"

"Oh yes."

"Well--"

"Well?"

Minnie sighed.

"So what could I say?"

Minnie paused.

Mrs. Willoughby looked troubled.

"Kitty, I _wish_ you wouldn't look at me with that dreadful
expression. You really make me feel quite frightened."

"Minnie," said the other, in a serious voice, "do you really _love_
this man?"

"Love this man! why no, not particularly; but I _like_ him; that is, I