Not for worlds would she have had Calderwell begin to get the notion into his head that his old-time prophecy concerning Bertram's caring only for the turn of a girl's head or the tilt of her chin--to paint, was being fulfilled.

Hence, particularly gay and cheerful was Billy when Calderwell was near.

Nor could it be said that Billy was really unhappy at any time.

It was only that, on occasion, the very depth of her happiness in Bertram's love frightened her, lest it bring disaster to herself or Bertram.
Billy still went frequently to the Annex.

There were yet two unfilled rooms in the house.