You value it yourself." "Of course I do," said Jean, "and that is why I am giving it to _you_.

I know you will appreciate it." Peter Reid took the book as if it was something fragile and very precious.

Pamela was puzzled by the expression on his face.

He did not seem so much touched by the gift as amused--sardonically amused.
"Thank you," he said.

And again, "Thank you!" "Jock will go down with you to the hotel," Jean said, explaining, when the visitor demurred, that the road was steep and not very well lighted.
"I'll go too," said Mhor, "me and Peter." "Well, come straight back.