"Now I am going to carry you to bed," he said, "and Mary Ann shall wait on you.

You won't be frightened ?" She smiled in answer.

"You've taken my breath away, but I shall get it again directly.

I don't think I want to go to bed yet.
Mayn't I stay here for a little ?" He looked down at her.

"You've got some pluck, haven't you ?" he said.
She flushed.