The moon shone full upon the spot, and he easily recognized the figure.

It was Ollie Stewart.
Young Stewart had been greatly puzzled by Sammy's attitude.

It was so unexpected, and, to his mind, so unreasonable.

He loved the girl as much as it was possible for one of his weak nature to love; and he had felt sure of his place in her affections.

But the door that had once yielded so readily to his touch he had found fast shut.