He got himself together as well as he could and looked at her.
"But, Susie," he said, "you're too young for anything definite--and I'm not halfway through college." "I understand," said she.

"But you need not be afraid I'll change." She was so sweet, so magnetic, so compelling that in spite of the frowns of prudence he seized her hand.

At her touch he flung prudence to the winds.

"I love you," he cried; and putting his arm around her, he tried to kiss her.

She gently but strongly repulsed him.