I suppose you are thinking you would like to kiss it? You may if you want to." "I wasn't thinking of any such thing," said Gabriel, simply; "but I will—" "That you won't!" She snatched back her hand.
Is this dizzying switch-up a product of her learning -- in real time -- what conduct is appropriate between a man and woman? She would have been fine with a kiss on the hand, but sh seems to be taking cues from Gabriel. His reaction made her rethink.
