"No, it isn't kind.

You're the only woman of your station I have ever met who has deigned to treat me as an equal.
It--it's a bit rash on your part, you know." He smiled at her abruptly, and something sent a queer sensation through her--a curious feeling of familiarity that held and yet eluded her.

"And--as you see--I'm taking full advantage of it.

I hope you won't think me an awful cad after this.
I can't help it if you do.

Miss Moore, forgive my asking,--are you really obliged to work for your living?
Can't you--can't you wait a little ?" Juliet was looking at him with wonder in her soft eyes.