She launched herself.

It took no great perspicuity on his part to see that.

And the thing which evidently held her in check was the newness, the strangeness, and for the moment the all-satisfying fact of his respect for her.

Duane exerted himself to please, to amuse, to interest, to fascinate her, and always with deference.

That was his strong point, and it had made his part easy so far.