The gentle reproach brought her back to the surroundings.
"It is the motion of the boat," hazarded Cathewe, as he saw her lead the ace.

"I often find myself losing count in waiting for the next roll." "Mr.Cathewe is very kind," she replied.

"The truth is, however, I am simply stupid to-night." Breitmann continued to speak lowly to Laura.

He was evidently amusing, for she smiled frequently.

Nevertheless, she smiled as often upon Fitzgerald.