She had a good word for every one, and she drew her companion out to make the most of herself, as women less often do before women than in the presence of men.

I am certain that her interest in Belle Treherne was real, and likewise certain that she cherished no pique against her because I had transferred my allegiance.

Indeed, I am sure that she had no deep feeling of injured pride where I was concerned.

Such after acidity as she sometimes showed was directed against the foolish part I had played with her and my action in subsequent events; it did not proceed from personal feeling or self-value.
Some time after this meeting I saw Boyd Madras issue from the companion-way dressed as a Greek.

He wore a false beard, and carried off well his garments of white and scarlet and gold--a very striking and presentable man.