Is this the manner in which you propose treating me after marriage ?" He laughed uneasily.
"Why, I meant nothing, Billie.

Don't take it in that way.

Surely you understand I have a right to be curious as to your companion." "Yes; but not to carry your curiosity to the point of discourtesy.

I have not the slightest objection to answering your questions, if you only ask with some respect." "You always hold me at arm's length." "Do I?
Well, this is hardly the best time to discuss that.

What was it you wished to know ?" "Who is the fellow travelling with you ?" "Didn't the judge tell you ?" "He said he was a Confederate spy dressed in the uniform of a Yankee lieutenant whom you had brought through the lines." "Well, isn't that information sufficient ?" The gallant captain again smothered an oath, evidently tried to the limit by the girl's cool indifference.
"Of course it isn't.