26/46 He's a solid fellow, tremendously conscientious; just the things you would like in a man, no doubt. Have you seen any of his paintings ?" Miriam shook her head absently, unable to find voice for the topic, which was remote from her thoughts. I shall look him up, and we'll drink a bottle of wine together." He kept stroking Miriam's hand, a white hand with blue veins--a strong hand, though so delicately fashioned. The touch of the wedding-ring again gave a new direction to his discursive thoughts. |