Until the great things came, what should be their mutual attitude before Society?
"Until I can claim you, let it be our dear and beautiful secret," said Paul.

"I would not have it vulgarized by the chattering world for anything in life." Then Paul proved himself to be a proud and delicate lover, and when London with its season and its duties and its pleasures absorbed them, he had his reward.

For it was sweet to see her in great assemblies, shining like a queen and like a queen surrounded by homage, and to know that he alone of mortals was enthroned in her heart.

It was sweet to meet her laughing glance, dear fellow-conspirator.

It was sweet every morning and night to have the intimate little talk through the telephone.