A man with a winning simplicity and gentleness in his manner, and an irresistible kindness in his brave blue eyes.

In one word, a man whom everybody loved--including his wife.
"Don't be alarmed," said the lieutenant.

"The heat has overcome her--that's all." Mrs.Crayford shook her head, and looked at her husband, half satirically, half fondly.
"You dear old innocent!" she exclaimed, "that excuse may do for _you_.
For my part, I don't believe a word of it.

Go and get another partner, and leave Clara to me." She entered the conservatory and seated herself by Clara's side..