It may cloak a mind that is vicious to a thought; but there is a ring in it--a ring of true metal, well tried in the furnace.

He had that also.

From him, dressed none too carefully, it sounded almost misplaced and therefore was the more noticeable.

The effect of it upon her was obvious.

Instead of taking his suggestion as an insult, which undoubtedly she would have done had the offer been made in any other type of voice, Sally checked the offended toss of the head, restrained the contemptuous flash of eye, and merely said, "No, thank you." She said it coldly.