Julian had learnt the significance of her looks and tones only too well.

Under the circumstances it would have been better to keep silence, but something compelled him to speak.
"I am sure of this," he said.

"If you will only meet her in her own spirit, you will find her a valuable friend--just such a friend as you need.

But of course if you begin with all manner of prejudices and suspicions, it will be very hard for her to make you believe in her sincerity.

Certainly her kindness, her sympathy, her whole manner, was perfect to-night." "You seemed to notice her a good deal." "Naturally I did, being so anxious that you should find a friend and companion." "And who is she, I should like to know ?" said Harriet, with perfection of subdued acrimony.