St.John, smiling, "Nan is--Nan, you know, and you mustn't assume too much from Roger's liking to be with her.

I'm sure if I were one of her contemporary young men, I should 'tag round' just like the rest of 'em.

So don't meet trouble half way." "Optimist!" said Kitty.
"Oh, no." The disclaimer came quickly.

"Philosopher." "I can't be philosophical, unluckily." "My dear, we have no choice.

It isn't we who move the pieces in the game." A silence followed.