Besides, you must be suffering under the terrible suppression of that 'thorough talk' which you--" "It doesn't really require a thorough talk," she said; "I'll tell you now what I had to say.

No, don't interrupt, please! I want to--please let me--so that nothing will mar our enjoyment of each other and of the gay world around us when we are dining....

It is this: Sometimes--once in a while--I become absurdly lonely, which makes me a fool, temporarily.

And--will you let me telephone you at such times ?--just to talk to you--perhaps see you for a minute ?" "Of course.

You know my telephone number.