I've a good mind to marry Mr.Keene, just for a change.' Richard started up, with his fist on the table.
'Do you mean to say he's been talking to you in that way ?' he cried angrily.
Alice had spoken with thoughtless petulance.

She hastened eagerly to correct her error.
'As if I meant it! Don't be stupid, Dick.

Of course he hasn't said a word; I believe he's engaged to somebody; I thought so from something he said a little while ago.

The idea of me marrying a man like that!' He examined her closely, and Alice was not afraid of telltale cheeks.
'Well, I can't think you'd be such a fool.

If I thought there was any danger of that, I'd soon stop it.' 'Would you, indeed! Why, that would be just the way to make me say I'd have him.