It is early, and I can never sleep here if I go to bed.

Sit with me for half-an-hour, and then perhaps you could give me some supper ?" He shook his head.
"I am so sorry," he answered, "but at one o'clock I have an appointment." "An appointment ?" "Such bad luck," he continued.

"It would have given me very great pleasure to have had supper with you, Violet." "An appointment at one o'clock," she repeated slowly.

"Isn't that just a little--unusual ?" "Perhaps so," he assented.

"I can assure you that I am very sorry." She leaned suddenly towards him.