"Be as cross with me as you like--only don't treat me with indifference," said Rex, imploringly. "All the happiness of my life depends on your loving me--if only a little--better than any one else."
He tried to take her hand, but she hastily eluded his grasp and moved to the other end of the hearth, facing him.
"Pray don't make love to me! I hate it!" she looked at him fiercely.

"Be as cross as you like - only don't treat me with indifference," implored Rex. "All the happiness of my life depends on your loving me."
He tried to take her hand, but she hastily eluded his grasp and moved away.
"Pray don't make love to me! I hate it!" she said fiercely.
