She says it would be like marrying a clockwork figure without the key.

She's more frank than complimentary, but I like that.' "'Wait a minute,' I said; 'an idea occurs to me.

Does she know of your identity with Smith ?' "'No,' he replied, alarmed, 'I would not have her know it for worlds.
Only yesterday she told me that I reminded her of a fellow she had met at Yarmouth, and my heart was in my mouth.' "'How did she look when she told you that ?' I asked.
"'How did she look ?' he repeated, not understanding me.
"'What was her expression at that moment ?' I said--'was it severe or tender ?' "'Well,' he replied, 'now I come to think of it, she did seem to soften a bit just then.' "'My dear boy,' I said, 'the case is as clear as daylight.

She loves Smith.

No girl who admired Smith could be attracted by Smythe.