"Your description is not unjust; indeed, it is quite accurate from a mere outer point of view; yet beneath her vivacious manner I have found her thoughtful, and possessed of deep spiritual yearnings.

In the East she was a communicant of the Episcopal Church." Brant did not answer him at once.

He was studying the minister's downcast face; but when the latter finally turned to depart, he inquired, "Do you expect to attend the reception to-morrow evening ?" Wynkoop stammered slightly.

"I--I could hardly refuse under the circumstances; the committee sent me an especially urgent invitation, and I understand there is to be no dancing until late.

One cannot be too straight-laced out here." "Oh, never mind apologizing.