That was then the way men marked out by women WERE--and also the men by whom the women were doubtless in turn sufficiently distinguished.

It affected Strether for thirty seconds as a relevant truth, a truth which, however, the next minute, had fallen into its relation.

"Can't you imagine there being some questions," Chad asked, "that a fellow--however much impressed by your charming way of stating things--would like to put to you first ?" "Oh yes--easily.

I'm here to answer everything.

I think I can even tell you things, of the greatest interest to you, that you won't know enough to ask me.