Part 80 (2/2)
Did you want to punish my presumption for wis.h.i.+ng to try and distinguish myself before you, as well as save a woman's life and honour?”
A little smile shone in Hal's eyes, where the firelight caught them.
”I can't hear what you say, right up there, near the ceiling.”
He looked down at the dark shapely head, and something in her poise and in her voice made his heart suddenly begin to thump rather wildly.
”I haven't got a beanstalk,” she added.
He leaned a little towards her.
”And if you had?” he asked tensely.
”If I had, I would perhaps climb up it.”
He leaned lower still, his heart thumping yet more wildly.
”If you climbed up a ladder like that, you would be bound to climb into my arms.”
”Well - and what if I did?” she said.
THE END.
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