"Please remember that most of the world's enigmas were slowly found out because so simple." As they passed from the dusky piazza to the large, brilliantly lighted supper-room, with nearly all its tables occupied, he was curious to observe how she would meet the many critical eyes turned toward her.
Again he was puzzled as well as surprised.

She walked at his side as though the room were empty.

There was no affectation of indifference, no trace of embarrassed or of pleased self-consciousness.

From the friendly glances and smiles that she received it was also apparent that she had already made acquaintances.

She moved with the easy, graceful step of perfect good breeding and assured confidence, and was as self-possessed as himself.