She was superb that night.
She smiled at Monck, and her smile was as a shining cloak hiding her soul.

"So you have started upon your official duties already!" she said.
"It is the best man's business to encourage and console everyone concerned, isn't it ?" The faint cynicism of her speech was like her smile.

It held back all intrusive curiosity.

And the man's answering smile had something of the same quality.

Reserve met reserve.
"I hope I shall not find it very arduous in that respect," he said.