Lovers tiff

‘Do you love me,’ asked Gertrude, looking up at Basil.

.....‘Like a Dragonfly, whose bright bejewelled looks

enchanted me from our first meeting.’

.....Gertrude looked up sharply. ‘Dragonflies only live

a few days—is this how long our love has?’

.....Basil’s hesitation was to him nerves but to her

betrayal.