Frankly, crisply, she told him strange truths, and, without mercy, crumbled his wrong opinions.

He had a sense of humour, and he enjoyed her keen chastening raillery.

Besides, her talk was always an education in the fine lights and shadows of this social life.

He came to her now with a smile, greeted her heartily, and then turned to Lady Dargan.

Captain Maudsley carried off Mrs.Gasgoyne, and the two were left together--the second time since the evening of Gaston's arrival, so many months before.