Rome was, in comparison, a village, a family-party, a little old-world spinnet for the fingers of one hand.

By the time they reached the Marble Arch it was almost as if she were showing him a new side, and that, in fact, gave amusement a new and a firmer basis.

The right tone would be easy for putting himself in her hands.

Should they disagree a little--frankly and fairly--about directions and chances, values and authenticities, the situation would be quite gloriously saved.

They were none the less, as happened, much of one mind on the article of their keeping clear of resorts with which Maggie would be acquainted.