I won't keep you long; five minutes is all I ask.

And we can walk up and down the street, in plain view of the house, if you want.

Is it a go ?" At least he had broken through the surface crust of indifference.

She was looking at him now, with a shade of interest and sympathy, but she shook her head.
"I'm afraid--" she began.
"Don't refuse right off, without thinking," said Ronicky.

"I've worked pretty hard to get a chance to meet you, face to face.