Beyond anything else in life she desired at that time to bring together the two beings whom, next to her husband, she loved best in the world.

From the day that her brother had arrived in the country she had desired this, and more or less aggressively had tried to assist Providence in the ordering of events.
But in Kathleen, with all her affection and all her sweet simplicity, there was a certain shy reserve that prevented confidences in the matter of her heart affairs.
"How far has the German got with her?
That is what I would like to know," said Mrs.Waring-Gaunt to herself as she hastily prepared for the motor ride.

"There's no doubt about him.

Every one can see how he stands, and he has such a masterful way with him that it makes one think that everything is settled.

If it is there is no chance for Jack, for she is not the changing kind." Meantime she would hope for the best and play the game as best she could.
"Would you mind running into the Gwynnes' as we pass, Tom ?" said his wife as they settled themselves in the car.