He, who had known in his time many women, could see how happy she was.

That happiness excited him.

Suddenly he held her hand.

She did not remove it.
"Look here," he began, and he was surprised at the hoarseness of his voice, "your uncle will be back in a moment, and we never have a chance of being alone.

I've wanted to talk to you ever since I first saw you." He felt her hand move in his.