It was nearly an hour, and never before had they succeeded in conversing so long without a quarrel.

Louise became light-hearted and mirthful; her companion, though less abandoned to the mood of the moment, wore a hopeful countenance.

Through all his roughness, Cobb was distinguished by a personal delicacy which no doubt had impressed Louise, say what she might of pretended fears.

At parting, he merely shook hands with her, as always..