Alton, noticing the slight rustle of fabric which accompanied the movement, glanced towards it, and then turned his eyes away.
"You see I have been taking liberties," said the girl.

"All this is very tawdry, isn't it ?" Alton's eyes were wistful.

"No.

Do you know, this place has quite an effect on me.

It makes me feel--as if I were in church," said he.
Miss Deringham's face was not responsive.