In a moment the laughter subsided, and for a few
minutes the two walked on in silence. Finally Parker spoke,
resignedly.
"Miss Andrews," he said, "perhaps you have noticed--perhaps not--that
you have strongly interested me."
"Yes," she said, turning upon him desperately. "I have noticed it,
and that is why I have on two separate occasions tried to keep you
from saying so."
"And why should I not tell you that I love--" began Parker.
"Because it is hopeless," retorted Marguerite. "I am perfectly well
aware, Mr. Parker, what we are down for, and I suppose I cannot blame
you for your persistence. Perhaps you don't know any better; perhaps
you do know better, but are willing to give yourself over
unreservedly into the hands of another; perhaps you are being forced
and cannot help yourself. It is just possible that you are a
professional hero, and feel under obligations to your employer to
follow out his wishes to the letter. However it may be, you have
twice essayed to come to the point, and I have twice tried to turn
you aside.
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