What little communication he had with her was through Euchre, who carried short messages.

But he caught glimpses of her every time he went to the Bland house.

She contrived somehow to pass door or window, to give him a look when chance afforded.

And Duane discovered with surprise that these moments were more thrilling to him than any with Mrs.Bland.Often Duane knew Jennie was sitting just inside the window, and then he felt inspired in his talk, and it was all made for her.

So at least she came to know him while as yet she was almost a stranger.