This woman seemed to have an answer for everything.
Besides, when once he had got over the unexpectedness of the thing, it was, of course, a wonderful stroke of fortune for him.

Then came a whole rush of thoughts, a glow which he thrust back sternly.

It would mean seeing her often; it would mean coming here to her rooms; it would mean, perhaps, that she might come to look upon him as a friend.

He set his teeth hard.

This was folly! "Have you any idea about terms ?" he inquired.
She laughed softly.
"My dear friend," she said, "why do you ask me such a question?
You know quite well that I am not competent to discuss terms with you.