"I hope you mean to let me know your opinion of Leah Jacobi before I go," he observed presently.

To his surprise she gave an embarrassed laugh.
"I have been dreading that question all breakfast time; I am so afraid I shall shock you.

It is wicked of me, of course, but indeed I am only too ready to sympathise with poor old Cedric, for I have fallen in love with her myself." "Do you know, I am not at all surprised to hear you say that," observed Malcolm.
"You were aware of my impulsive disposition," returned Elizabeth with another laugh.

"But she is simply the most beautiful creature I ever saw in my life.

All the time I was listening to her I thought of all those fair women the old patriarchs loved--Sarah and Rebekah and Rachel; but I think she is most like Rebekah." "I daresay you are right there," replied Malcolm coolly--"I can imagine myself that Leah Jacobi would be equally clever at deception." "For shame, Mr.Herrick!" in an indignant tone; "you know I did not mean that.