That's all you really want." "Oh, pardon me!" said Knight.

"You are quite wrong, if you imagine that I am indifferent as to who goes with me.

Inspiration won't burn in a cold place." She dropped her lids, still looking at him.

"Isn't Adam inspiring ?" she asked.
"He couldn't furnish the particular sort of inspiration I am needing for my moonlight picture," said Knight.
He spoke deliberately, but his brows were slightly drawn, belying the coolness of his speech.
"What is the sort of inspiration you are wanting ?" asked Columbine.
He smiled with a hint of provocation.

"I'll tell you that when we get there." Her answering smile was infinitely more provocative than his.