21/21 Or rather, she had no desire to fly, but her voice and limbs acted of themselves, against her volition. Shall I pay you now ?" "No, no! It doesn't matter in the least, thanks." He shook hands with a careless, good-natured smile, which seemed to be saying: "Foolish creature! You can't defend yourself, and these airs are amusing. But I am benevolent." And she was ashamed of her shame, and furious against the childishness that made her frown, and lower her eyes, and escape out of the room like a mouse.. |