But to Constance, who was essentially a man's woman, Davies was only revolting.
She managed to talk without committing herself, and he in his complacency was glad to hope that he was making a new customer.

She had to be careful not to betray any of the real and extensive knowledge about Wall Street which she actually possessed.

But the glib misrepresentations about United Traction quite amazed her.
When she rose to go, Davies accompanied her to the door, then out into the hall to the elevator.

As he bent over to shake hands, she noted that he held her hand just a little longer than was necessary.
"He's a swindler of the first water," she concluded as she was whisked down in the elevator.

"I'm sure Mildred is in badly with this crowd, one urging her on in her trouble, the other making it worse and fleecing her into the bargain." At the entrance she paused, undecided which was the quickest route home.