It makes," he added with a laugh, as he looked for Roderick to wave him good-by, and saw his back still turned, "it makes a more sociable studio." Rowland had purchased, as he supposed, temporary tranquillity for Mary Garland; but his own humor in these days was not especially peaceful.

He was attempting, in a certain sense, to lead the ideal life, and he found it, at the least, not easy.

The days passed, but brought with them no official invitation to Miss Light's wedding.

He occasionally met her, and he occasionally met Prince Casamassima; but always separately, never together.

They were apparently taking their happiness in the inexpressive manner proper to people of social eminence.