It's very likely that Topham may sing it at one of the Ballad Concerts.' 'Now I've offended _her_,' said Rolfe to himself.

'No matter.' Seeing his opportunity, he took a few steps, and stood before Alma Frothingham.

She received him very graciously, looking him straight in the face, with that amused smile which he could never interpret.

Did it mean that she thought him 'good fun'?
Had she discussed him with Sibyl Carnaby, and heard things of him that moved her mirth?
Or was it pure good nature, the overflowing spirits of a vivacious girl?
'So good of you to come, Mr.Rolfe.And what did you think of us ?' This was characteristic.

Alma delighted in praise, and never hesitated to ask for it.