However, six months ago she took advantage of a stage fire to give me the slip, and till recently I believed that she was dead.

Then a friend of mine--Captain Silvester--met her out here in India a few weeks back at a place called Shamkura, and recognized her.
Her dancing qualities are superb.

I think she displayed them a little rashly if she really wished to remain hidden.

He sent me the news, and I have come myself to claim her--and take her back." "You can't take me back!" It was Puck's voice, but not as Merryon had ever heard it before.

She flashed round like a hunted creature at bay, her eyes blazing a wild defiance into the mocking eyes opposite.