I did not dream that I should ever stand beside it with you, and have you christen it yourself." He unloosed the cup from his flask, and filling it at the spring handed it to her.

But the young girl leant over the pool, and pouring the water idly back said, "I'd rather put my feet in it.

Mayn't I ?" "I don't understand you," he said wonderingly.
"My feet are _so_ hot and dusty.

The water looks deliciously cool.

May I ?" "Certainly." He turned away as Nellie, with apparent unconsciousness, seated herself on the bank, and removed her shoes and stockings.