"I? I've not long...yesterday...I mean today...I arrived," answered Levin, in his emotion not at once understanding her question.

" I was meaning to come and see you," he said; and then, recollecting with what intention he was trying to see her, he was promptly overcome with confusion and blushed.

"I didn't know you could skate, and skate so well.

" She looked at him earnestly, as though wishing to make out the cause of his confusion.

"Your praise is worth having.