But you must shut the door, for it's very cold." "D'you think I'd better shut the door ?" he asked.
And then Bubbles seized his lean, strong hand.

"Oh! I see what you mean!" she exclaimed.

"You actually think your being in here is more proper if the door is open?
But it isn't a bit--for everyone in the house but us two is fast asleep! Still, that won't go on long.

So shut the door at once! I've something very important to say to you--something which I certainly don't want Pegler to hear me say to you.

Pegler may come down any moment--she's such a good sort, under that stiff, cross manner.