"Your life has changed greatly since we last saw each other." "Very greatly indeed," Emily flushed frankly in innocent gratitude as she answered.

"You are very kind.

Thank you, thank you." "Yes, a great change." Walderhurst saw that her smile was feline and asked himself what the woman was going to say next.

"The last time we met you called to ask me about the shopping you were to do for me.

Do you remember?
Stockings and gloves, I think." Walderhurst observed that she expected Emily to turn red and show herself at a loss before the difficulties of the situation.