I thought you were never coming.

At least, of course, I knew you would come; but oh"-- with a great sigh--"it has been a long time!" "Ah, pardon me!" he said.

"But why did you wait ?" "Of course I waited," said Chris.

"I said I would." "And you were not afraid?
No ?" He was standing close to her now, and Cinders was wriggling to reach and welcome him.
"Yes, a little," Chris admitted.

"That's why I whistled.