That lot is as good as another! Then she has a beautiful character!" "You found that out soon!" said Rowland, smiling.
"How long did it take you?
I found it out before I ever spoke to her.
I met her the other day in Saint Peter's; I knew it then.

I knew it--do you want to know how long I have known it ?" "Really," said Rowland, "I did n't mean to cross-examine you." "Do you remember mamma's ball in December?
We had some talk and you then mentioned her--not by name.

You said but three words, but I saw you admired her, and I knew that if you admired her she must have a beautiful character.

That 's what you require!" "Upon my word," cried Rowland, "you make three words go very far!" "Oh, Mr.Hudson has also spoken of her." "Ah, that 's better!" said Rowland.
"I don't know; he does n't like her." "Did he tell you so ?" The question left Rowland's lips before he could stay it, which he would have done on a moment's reflection.
Christina looked at him intently.

"No!" she said at last.