He knew her and imagined that she knew him.

When the people went through a gate Janet laughed.
"That was very unlucky, Kit! Old Nanny's fond of talking; I'm afraid your character is gone." Kit frowned.

He did not see much humor in the situation, although Janet was amused.
"Oh," she said, "you are dull! I expect you couldn't be nice if you tried.

But we were talking about Miss Osborn.

You were not riding on the stone-boat when you met her.