By that time I shall have been able to think; I find it impossible, with you before me." Hesper acknowledged the compliment with a very pleasant smile.

If it be true, as I may not doubt, that women, in dressing, have the fear of women and not of men before their eyes, then a compliment from some women must be more acceptable to some than a compliment from any man but the specially favored.
"Thank you a thousand times," she drawled, sweetly.

"Then I shall expect you.

Ask for my maid.

She will take you to my room.