Who was she, and how had she wandered out into this waste place?
Her face was both beautiful and interesting.

She would make a fine study if he were not so weary of all human nature, and especially woman.

He sighed as he thought again of himself.
The girl caught the sound, and, turning with the quickness of a wild creature, caught the sadness in his face.

It seemed to drive away much of her fear and resentment.

A half-flicker of a smile came to her lips as their eyes met.