She liked him rather the better now for her mistake.
"Well, that depends.

Apple blossoms never looked pretty to me before; but then it makes a good deal of difference where they are," answered Bart with a low chuckle.
Jane had been watching the two and had noticed.

Bart's position and manner.

His easy familiarity of pose offended her.

Instinctively she glanced about the room, wondering if any of her guests had seen it.
That Lucy did not resent it surprised her.