If she could keep him in just this attitude it would leave her less embarrassed, give her more time, than if he were an ardent and jealous suitor.

She was scarcely capable of love, but she admired him more than ever each day.

She saw that he was the superior of Arnault in every way, and was so recognized by all in the house; therefore one of her strongest traits--vanity--was enlisted in his behalf.

She saw, also, that he represented a higher type of manhood than she had been accustomed to, and she was beginning to stand in awe of him also, but for reasons differing widely from those which caused her fear of Arnault.

She dreaded the latter's pride, the resolute selfishness of his scheme of life, which would lead him to drop her should she interfere with it.