"Well, don't spoil it, will you ?" she said, as it vanished into air.
Green's hand suddenly gripped a handful of shingle and ground it forcibly.

He did not speak for a second or two.

Then: "No, I won't spoil it," he said, in a low voice.
A moment later he flung the stones abruptly from him and got up.
"You're not going ?" said Juliet.
"Yes, I've got work to do.

Shall I take Robin with me ?" There was a dogged note in his voice.

His eyes avoided hers.
Juliet rose slowly.