"Sure you don't mind me ?" he said.
"Quite sure," said Juliet, with quiet sincerity.

"I am very pleased to see you.

Wait while I fetch another chair!" She would have risen with the words, but he stopped her with a gesture almost violent.

"No--no--no!" He nearly shouted the words.

"Don't get up! Don't go! I don't want a chair." Juliet remained seated.