Craftily and with a most ingenious subtlety he had destroyed her power, he had blunted her weapons.

Hine was attracted by Sylvia, fascinated by her charm, her looks, and the gentle simplicity of her manner.

Very well.

On the other side Garratt Skinner had held out a lure of greater attractions, greater fascination; and Sylvia was powerless.
"He has changed," Sylvia went on, with her eyes fixed on Walter Hine.
"Oh, not merely toward me.

He has changed physically.