His preparations were finished just when the last straggler of the group was out of sight.

Then he laid down his rod, went over to Evadna, took her by the arm, and drew her back to the farther shelter of the ledge.
"Now, what's the trouble ?" he asked directly.

"I hope you're not trying to make yourself think I was only--You know what I meant, don't you?
And you said yes.

You said it with your lips, and with your eyes.

Did you want more words?
Tell me what it is that bothers you." There was a droop to Evadna's shoulders, and a tremble to her mouth.
She would not look at him.