It was Bernard's fancy, for a moment, that he already knew it, and that the remark he had just uttered had an ironical accent; but this impression was completely dissipated by the tone in which he added--"All the same, you noticed her." "Oh, yes; she is very noticeable." "Well, then," said Gordon, "you will see.

I should like you to make it out.

Of course, if I am really giving my attention to one to the exclusion of the other, it will be easy to discover." Longueville was half amused, half irritated by his friend's own relish of his little puzzle.

"'The exclusion of the other' has an awkward sound," he answered, as they walked on.

"Am I to notice that you are very rude to one of the young ladies ?" "Oh dear, no.