We will not touch upon this subject again--until--" "I know, uncle," she said quietly, resuming her seat and her attitude of indifference.
The discussion went back to Truxton King.

"Isn't it possible that he is merely attracted by the beauty of our charming young friend here ?" ventured Madame Drovnask, after many opinions had been advanced respecting his interest in the shop and its contents.

"It is a habit with Americans, I am told." "Miss Platanova is most worthy of the notice of any man," agreed Brutus, with an amiable leer.

Olga seemed to shrink within herself.

It was plain that she was not a kindred spirit to these vicious natures.
"It is part of his game," said Julius Spantz.