"Yet you can scarcely be surprised that I find the thought of a definite career and a certain amount of independence attractive." He stole a sidelong glance at her.

In her plainly made clothes and quiet hat she was scarcely, perhaps, a girl likely to attract attention, yet he was conscious of certain personal qualities, which he had realized and understood from the first.

She carried herself well, she walked with the free graceful movements of a well-bred and healthy girl.

In her face was an air of quiet thought, the self-possession of the woman of culture and experience.

Her claim to good looks was, after all, slight enough, yet on studying her he came to the conclusion that she could if she chose appear to much greater advantage.