Rainbow Island--Iris--it was a nice conceit.

But "menial" struck a discordant note.

This man was no menial in appearance or speech.

Why was he so deliberately rude?
"I think they are boxes or packing-cases," she announced.
"Ah, that was my own idea.

I must visit that locality." "How?
Will you swim ?" "No," he said, his stern lips relaxing in a smile, "I will not swim; and by the way, Miss Deane, be careful when you are near the water.