He had won the unqualified respect of Hi Kendal and most of the others, for he could beat them at their own game and still be modest about it.

Once more his enthusiasm came back and his brightness and his courage.

The Duke was not present to witness his triumph, and, besides, he rather despised the game.

Bruce was there, however, but took no part in the general acclaim; indeed, he seemed rather disgusted with Moore's sudden leap into favor.

Certainly his hostility to The Pilot and to all that he stood for was none the less open and bitter.
The hostility was more than usually marked at the service held on the Sunday following.