how deeply we must ever remain in your debt. Yet — I will attempt to express our thanks — if you care to listen.”

After a pause: “Then — if there is nothing more to say — ”

“There is, I tell you. Will you not listen?”

“I have been thanked — suitably� . I will say adieu, sir.”

“Would you — would you so far favour me as to make known to me your name?” I said, stammering a little.

“Lois is my name,” she said indifferently.

“No more than that?”

“No more than that.”