He noted again, as a quality altogether delicious, the air of unconscious friendliness that he had perceived at their very first encounter.

It quite offset the slight touch of obstinacy in her chin--but, in truth, did the latter require an offset?
He had earlier thought that with such a trait one could not foretell where its possessor might go, or what do, or what exact, under stress of feeling.

He smiled at that now.

How ridiculous the notion! Why shouldn't a girl have a bit of determination in her make-up?
Well, she should.

It gave force to her character.