Though she did not know it, she had a feeling in him of proprietary right.

Also, he had a tonic effect upon her.

She was studying hard at the university, and it seemed to strengthen her to emerge from the dusty books and have the fresh sea-breeze of his personality blow upon her.

Strength! Strength was what she needed, and he gave it to her in generous measure.

To come into the same room with him, or to meet him at the door, was to take heart of life.