She thought she caught a glint of humour behind the courteous attention of his eyes.
"Forgive me for interfering!" she said.

"But I must say it." "Pray do!" said Green.
Yet she found some difficulty in continuing.

It would have been easier if he had shown resentment, but quizzical tolerance was hard to meet.
She looked up at him doubtfully for a moment or two.

Then, hesitatingly, she spoke.

"Please--don't--punish Robin for coming here!" She saw his brows go up in surprise.