Always think that Ian Belward is bad--bad at heart.

He is as fascinating as--" "As the Snake ?" "-- as the Snake, and as cruel! It is the cruelty of wicked selfishness.
Somehow, I forget that I am talking to his nephew.

But we all know Ian Belward--at least, all women do." "And at least one man does," he answered gravely.

The next minute Gaston walked down the room with Delia Gasgoyne on his arm.

The girl delicately showed her preference, and he was aware of it.