If you want to see her, you can do it here, can't you? I've no objection.' 'I fear you can have no romantic leanings,' said Shield, before Miss Thane could speak. 'A star-lit sky, the balmy night breezes-' 'But this is February! The breeze isn't balmy at all - in fact, there's been a demmed north wind blowing all day,' pointed out Sir Hugh. 'To persons deep in love,' said Sir Tristram soulfully, 'any breeze is balmy.' 'Hateful wretch!' said Miss Thane, with deep feeling, 'Pay no heed to him, Hugh! Of course, I did not go to meet him!' Sir Tristram appeared to be overcome. 'You play fast and loose with me,' he said reproachfully. 'You have dashed my hopes to the ground, shattered my self-esteem-' 'If you say another word, I'll box your ears!' threatened Miss Thane.