"You have taken me up wrongly.

I did not mean to taunt you." "You conceal your meaning as skilfully as--according to you--I have concealed mine.

Good-morning." "Are you going already ?" "Do you care one bit for me, Marian ?" "I do indeed.

Believe me, you are one of my special friends." "I do not want to be _one_ of your friends.

Will you be my wife ?" "Sholto!" "Will you be my wife ?" "No.