At last, "The jade!" he exclaimed with conviction, and two hours later, when he came down to breakfast, wished Miss Churchill good-morning with glacial courtesy.
Jacqueline, behind the coffee urn, had heavy-lidded eyes, and her smile was tremulous.

Unity, brilliant and watchful, regarded the universe and the hauteur of young Mr.Cary with lifted brows.

Major Churchill, when he appeared, shot one glance at the place that was Ludwell Cary's, another at his niece, then sat heavily down, and in a querulous voice demanded coffee.

Colonel Dick wore a frown.

Deb, who before breakfast had visited a new foal in the long pasture, kept for a time the ball of conversation rolling; but the dulness and the chill in the air presently enwrapped her also.