I will tell you just how much of a sorceress I am.

I thought to flatter you by saying a great lady had given you the ring, and lo, I was right unless you are adroitly leading me to believe in my own sorcery.

Is she a great lady?
Come, tell me the story." She unconsciously moved nearer to him with an air of pleasant anticipation.
"Yes, it was a great lady, a very great lady who gave me the ring," he said most seriously.
"And was I right in my other divination ?" she asked, looking down and flushing slightly.

"Did--did she wish to marry you?
But you need not answer that question." "I will gladly answer it," returned Max, leaning forward, resting his elbow on his knees and looking at the ground between his feet.

"I hoped she did.