It was unlikely that Iris's answer had somehow failed to reach hi in; of course she would address to Rivenoak.

No doubt she had discovered his little deception, and took it ill.

Iris was quite absurd enough to feel jealousy, and to show it.

Of all the women he knew, she had the most essentially feminine character.

Fortunately she was as weak as foolish; at any time, he could get the upper hand of her in a private interview.