I began to feel drawn not only to the actress but to the woman," he said gravely.
Her eyes never faltered, but faced him bravely, although her cheeks were like poppies, and her lips faltered in their first bold effort at swift reply.
"I am so glad you honestly think that about my work; so glad you told me.

It is a wonderful encouragement, for I know now that you speak as a man of education, of cultivation.

You must have seen the highest class of stage interpretation, and, I am sure, have no desire merely to flatter me.

You do not speak as if you meant an idle compliment.

Oh, you can scarcely conceive how much success will spell to me, Mr.
Winston," her voice growing deeper from increasing earnestness, her eyes more thoughtful, "but I am going to tell you a portion of my life-story in order that you may partially comprehend.