My name's on the cover," Strether pursued, "and I'm really rather disappointed and hurt that you seem never to have heard of it." She neglected for a moment this grievance.

"And what kind of a Review is it ?" His serenity was now completely restored.

"Well, it's green." "Do you mean in political colour as they say here--in thought ?" "No; I mean the cover's green--of the most lovely shade." "And with Mrs.Newsome's name on it too ?" He waited a little.

"Oh as for that you must judge if she peeps out.
She's behind the whole thing; but she's of a delicacy and a discretion--!" Miss Gostrey took it all.

"I'm sure.