She did not smile, her eyes flashing from his face to mine.
"I may remain here until the armies leave this section," she replied quietly.

"There is too much risk in travelling alone." "You might ride with us," he suggested gallantly.

She shook her head, her lips smiling.
"I think I better not." "Does that mean you are still angry ?" "I didn't know I had been, Captain.

Perhaps I spoke rather hastily, but you must forgive that." Her hand was extended, and he came a step back from the door to grasp it, and lift the fingers to his lips.

With a fierce throbbing of the heart I turned my back to them, staring out the window.