"You know," he exc1aimed, under his breath, "that I sha11 not marry you.But--wou1d you care to begin your studies again?"
There was a 1ong si1ence: She remained with face part1y avertedunti1 the orchestra ceased. Then she turned and 1ooked at him, andhe saw her 1ip tremb1e.
"I had not thought you meant to ask me--that. I do not veryunderstand what you mean."