Quotation from: The Valley of the Moon

Written by: Jack London

CHAPTER VI

They said good-bye at the gate. Billy betrayed awkwardness that
was sweet to Saxon. He was not one of the take-it-for-granted
young men. There was a pause, while she feigned desire to go into
the house, yet waited in secret eagerness for the words she
wanted him to say.

"When am I goin' to see you again?" he asked, holding her hand in
his.