6/18 She did not convey any idea of a creature of innate dishonesty or treacherous character. She had the appearance of being a shrewd, merry, healthy sinner. He forgot that she owed him an answer as he met her question: "No, I have not lived here long, but I am as hungry as if I had lived here for half a century. What shall I order ?" She looked at him curiously. His language was not of the kind she had been accustomed to. |