"Every one loves something or some one."

"Behold the exception, therefore." He moved his head so as to get a better
view of her.

"I do not believe you."

"That--is rude." He kept his eyes meditatively fixed upon her.

"Have you made a discovery in my face?" asked the girl presently, slightly
moving from his gaze.

"No," he replied calmly. "My discovery was made some time ago; I am merely
going over beautiful and pleasant ground."

"Really?" she returned, flushing, "then please look away; you annoy me."

"Why should I, since you know it is done in admiration? You are a woman;
do not pretend distaste for it."

"I shall certainly go upstairs if you persist in talking so disagreeably."

"Indulge me a little; I feel like talking, and I promise not to be
disagreeable. Always wear white; it becomes you. Never forget that beauty
needs appropriate surroundings. Another thing, ma belle cousine, this
little trick you have of blushing on the slightest provocation spoils your
whole appearance. Your complexion should always retain its healthy
whiteness, while--"

"You have been indulged quite sufficiently, Louis. Do you know, if you