She was different from what he had imagined, with absolutely nothing to suggest the glare and glitter of the footlights.

Until this time he had scarcely been conscious that she possessed any special claim to beauty; yet now, her face, illumined by those dark eyes filled with quick intelligence, became most decidedly attractive, peculiarly lovable and womanly.

Besides, she evidently possessed a rare taste in dress, which met with his masculine approval.

Much of this, it is true, he reasoned out later and slowly, for during that first meal only two circumstances impressed him clearly--the depth of feeling glowing within those wonderfully revealing eyes, and her complete ignoring of his presence.

If she recognized any addition to their number, there was not the slightest sign given.