Mrs.Drew had brought down a small crowd, including two pretty Kentucky girls and a young Chicago millionaire.

She lived well and sensibly, with none of the extravagance that characterized the cottage.

Yet it was inevitable that Brewster's guests should see hers and join some of their riding parties.

Monty pleaded that he was not well enough to be in these excursions, but neither he nor Barbara cared to over-emphasize their estrangement.
Peggy Gray was in despair over Monty's attitude.

She had become convinced that behind his pride he was cherishing a secret longing for Barbara.