And, you see, I didn't know--" "I believe you really didn't know.

It would be ridiculous to admit this about any other girl, but, in a way, you're not quite normal.

You're too absorbed in your occupation and haven't a woman's natural feelings.

You took all Jake had to give and were surprised and half indignant when he asked something from you." Agatha wondered rather drearily whether Mrs.Farnam's reproaches were not justified; but the latter went on: "Perhaps, however, your coldness is encouraging.

I don't suppose you have met anybody you liked, or felt you could like, better than Jake." "No," said Agatha, and then hesitated.