Only the stupid or cruel souls do such things--or think lightly of them.

But not you--your mother's daughter!" That had been the meaning of his sudden incursion.

The more Connie thought of it, the more it thrilled her.

It was both her charm and her weakness, at this moment, that she was so plastic, so responsive both for good and evil.

She said to herself that she was fortunate to have such a friend; and she was conscious of a new and eager wish to win his praise, or to avoid his blame.
At the same time it did not occur to her to tell him anything of her escapade with Douglas Falloden.