He has come back." The five surveyed the group at the tennis court, and then said: "So he has.

I knew he would.

Well, I declare! Did you ever ?" Their voices were pitched at low keys and they moved with care, but their smiles were broad and full of a strange glee.
"I wonder how he feels," said one in subtle ecstasy.
Another laughed.

"You know how you would feel, my dear, if you were him and saw yourself suddenly cut out by a man who was so hopelessly superior to you.

Why, Oglethorpe's a thousand times better looking.