He discussed the American "trek" into the province from the adjoining States.

He understood the new public buildings of Regina were to be really fine, only to be surpassed by those at Edmonton.

He admired the effects of light and shadow on the wide expanse; and noticed the peculiarities of the alkaline lakes.
Meanwhile, as he became more expansive, Elizabeth contracted.

One would have thought soon that Canada had ceased to interest her at all.

She led him slyly on to other topics, and presently the real Arthur Delaine emerged.