Do you really want to go downstairs though?
It is much nicer here." She had risen.

They were facing one another in the twilight.

"Yes," she said, and though still quiet her voice was not altogether even.

"I want to go, please." "Mayn't I tell you something first ?" he said.
She stood silent, evidently waiting for his communication.
"It's not of paramount importance," he said.

"But I think you may as well know it for your present edification and future guidance.