The inspiration, the freshness, the simplicity of outlook--these were the dominating elements in his character, and they were altogether compact of youth.

He looked upon the world with expectant eyes and an unfaltering faith.

Nor did he go about to detect intrigues in men or deceits in women.

Violet's words therefore moved him not merely to tenderness, but to self-reproach.
"It is very kind of you to say that," he said, and he turned to her suddenly.

"Because you mean it." "It is true," said Violet simply; and the next moment she was aware that someone very young was standing before her in that Indian garden beneath the starlit sky and faltering out statements as to his unworthiness.