But now they were together; now they were talking.

The first step had been taken.

Adele Tace had scraped acquaintance with Mme.Dauvray.Celia saw them almost at the same moment.
"Oh, there is Mme.

Dauvray," she cried, taking a step towards her.
Wethermill detained the girl.
"She seems quite happy," he said; and, indeed, Mme.

Dauvray was talking volubly and with the utmost interest, the jewels sparkling about her neck.