She divined in Constance a hunger for things at once substantial and brilliant, a smouldering revolt against poverty and dependence.

Not for the first time did she remark and study such a disposition; the symptoms were very well known to Lady Ogram; but never before had she met it in combination with genuine ability and other characteristics which she held in esteem.
"Let us talk about our coming man," were her next words.
They talked of Dyce Lashmar..