"So you're not tired? Lean more on me," said he.

"No, I'm so glad of a chance of being alone with you, and I must own, though I'm happy with them, I do regret our winter evenings alone.

" "That was good, but this is even better.

Both are better," he said, squeezing her hand.

"Do you know what we were talking about when you came in?" "About jam?" "Oh, yes, about jam too; but afterwards, about how men make offers.