"
"This one looks good to me," said the fellow, with a smile which was
supposed to be very fetching.
Without further excuse he plumped himself down in the seat beside her,
and threw his arm familiarly over the back of it, at the same time
hitching closer to her.
Then he tried to draw her into conversation, but she turned from him and
looked out of the window.
But he persisted, and she showed that his attentions were annoying her.
Kit watched the proceedings, and was boiling with anger, but he did not
feel that he had the right to interfere until the young lady showed by
her manner that she desired assistance.
Presently the man said something to the young lady in a low voice that
seemed to arouse her anger, for she rose hastily to her feet, her face
burning.
"Let me pass!" she said.
"Don't leave me like this," said the fellow, blocking the way with his
knees. "Sit down. We'll soon be good friends. You'll find me a good
fellow."
"I insist, sir, that you allow me to pass," said the girl, growing pale,
her voice rising a little.
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