As they entered the door her back was to them, as she was gazing out of the window.

Belton's eyes surveyed her graceful form and he was so impressed with its loveliness that he was sorry when she began to turn around.

But when she was turned full around Belton forgot all about her form, and his eyes did not know which to contemplate longest, that rich complexion, those charming eyes, or those seductive lips.

On the other hand, Miss Nermal was struck with Belton's personal appearance and as she contemplated the noble, dignified yet genial appearance which he presented, her lips came slightly apart, rendering her all the more beautiful.
The principal said: "Miss Nermal, allow me to present to you our newly arrived associate in the work, Mr.Belton Piedmont." Miss Nermal smiled to Belton and said: "Mr.Piedmont, we are glad to have a man of your acknowledged talents in our midst and we anticipate much of you." Belton felt much flattered, surprised, overjoyed.

He wished that he could find the person who had been so very kind as to give that marvelously beautiful girl such a good opinion of himself.