It was dimly, almost insufficiently lit, and there was a faint but not unpleasant odor in the drawing-room which reminded him of incense.

The room itself almost took his breath away.

It was entirely French.

The hangings, carpet and upholstery were all of a subdued rose color and white.

Arnold, who was, for a young man, exceedingly susceptible to impressions, looked around him with an air almost of wonder.